Medical Assistant Diploma

College/School: Anthem Institute

Anthem Institute's Medical Assistant program provides students with the training necessary to update patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping.

Students also learn how to take medical histories and record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, prepare patients for exams, and assist physicians. The program concludes with an externship in a medical facility, where the student will practice the skills they learned in the classroom. Topics covered include:

Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic techniques
Anatomy and physiology
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
Standard clinical and laboratory procedures
Venipuncture, injections, electrocardiography (EKG), vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams
Administrative procedures
Medical insurance coding and claim processing

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Program Description

College/School: Anthem Institute
Category: Medical Assisting
Degree: Career Diploma
Language: English
Accreditation: Anthem Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).