Maryland Primary Care Physicians Medical Assisting Training Academy
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Our Purpose
Provide opportunity and training to develop professional Medical Assistants to help MPCP serve the community.
Our Program
The Medical Assistant program includes instruction in both clinical procedures and administrative duties. We provide a foundation in ethics and scope of practice as well. Clinical training includes clinical procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, vital signs. Training also includes instruction on body systems, medical terminology, direct patient care, pharmacology, and patient communication. Administrative training includes electronic health record use, basic front office procedures and concise messaging techniques. We do all this in a focused, 12-week training course designed to accelerate the student into the medical workforce.
What Makes Us Different
We understand the value of well trained, certified Medical Assistants and work toward helping students achieve their educational, certification, and employment goals. We offer a well-rounded training approach that prepares students for primary and specialty care offices.
What Does a Medical Assistant Do?
- Assists medical providers in the hands-on care of patients
- Collects and processes laboratory specimens
- Performs EKG testing
- Administers immunizations and medication under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
- Has a basic understanding of medical coding and billing and assists the office with those duties
Why Become Certified?
Medical Assistants who become certified increase their employment opportunities and growth potential.
Application Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proof of MMR immunity
- Current influenza immunization
- Proof of tuberculosis testing within the past year
- Drug screen
- Background check
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