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Richland College

ALLIED HEALTH

Richland College's Allied Health programs provide students

with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare training.
These programs produce job-ready individuals to fulfill the
needs of healthcare employers and the community.
With so many healthcare options available for you, our Allied

Health programs provide students with everything from advise-
ment and enrollment to job placement.

Attention New Students All Allied Health students must meet
with the Admissions Coordinator or Program Administrator for
program approval before registering for their first class.

MEDICAl AssIsTING CERTIfICATE PROGRAM

Career Overview
Medical Assisting is one of the fastest-growing professions in the
U.S.
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically
educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative AllIED hEAlTh
and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influ-
ences the public’s health and well-being, and requires mastery of a
complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both
formal education and practical experience that serve as standards
for entry into the profession.

Duties vary from office to office depending on location, size and
specialty.
Administrative duties may include:
• Updating and filing patient medical records
• Coding and completing insurance forms
• Arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping
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Clinical duties vary by state and may include: Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physi-
• Recording medical histories cian
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• Explaining treatment procedures and preparing patients for Drawing blood
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examination Performing electrocardiograms
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• Assisting the physician during the exam Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens and performing
basic lab tests Program is accredited by CAAHEP/AAMA
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets

This Symbol Shows Industry-Recognized Certification 7