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Medical Assistant is a two year 2 credit course of Medical Assistant 1 and Medical Assistant 2 offered in the subsequent year.  

Course Instructors

• Jackie Portnoy
  • Room # 239 
• Elsy Argueta
  • Room # 241 

Course Description

General Course Prerequisites

• Exploring Health Sciences and Exploring the Language of Medicine is required or with permission of instructor
• FEES:  This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922
• Purchase of medical records portal needed for optional clinical experiences
• Purchase and wear selected scrubs on specified uniform days and clinical experiences
• Strong Attendance

Medical Assistant 1:

Course # 834526 – Grades:  11 Only – Credits: Two  

Students gain foundational knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical ethics, medical asepsis, medical terminology, medical mathematics, and legal responsibilities. Students also develop basic skills and techniques to assist the healthcare provider and/or other medical professionals in patient examinations, basic emergency care, simple laboratory tests, and administrative duties. Additionally, students explore medical assisting career pathways through HOSA-Future Health Professionals and potential on-the-job clinical instruction and/or observation in a healthcare facility. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) involvement in HOSA will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Medical Assistant 2:

Course # 834626 – Grades:  12 Only – Credits:  Two

Students apply and implement medical-assisting skills and techniques learned in Medical Assistant I. They also learn management of health records; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; care and use of equipment; collection and analysis of laboratory specimens; special diagnostic testing related to basic diseases and disorders, treatment, and medication; pharmacology, and job preparedness skills. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a healthcare facility is a part of the course. Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in a healthcare setting and an industry credential. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) involvement in HOSA will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Topics covered by this course are:

• CPR and First Aid
• Communication Skills
• Charting, and Appointment Scheduling
• EKG and Cardiovascular tests
• Maintaining Financial and Insurance Records
• Maintaining Medical Records
• Maintaining Sterile Equipment
• Phlebotomy
• Physical Examination Assistance
• Respiratory tests
• Safety, Vital Signs

Certifications

• American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens
• American Heart Association First Aid Certification
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR w/AED
• Stop The Bleed
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)