Medical Assistant

Nursing Technology: Medical Assistant Option

Diploma Program - CIP Code: 51.0801

In addition to providing the students with a strong foundation in basic nursing skills, the Medical Assistant program was developed in response to the demands of the health care industry by cross training the nursing assistant with the clinical and clerical skills of a medical assistant.

The Medical Assistant program has been developed with the cooperation of nurses and other professionals currently active in the health care industry. Students, who complete all of the state competency skills above the established criteria, demonstrate proficiency of vital signs, and score a minimum of 75% on the CNA Exit Exam will be eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant and listed on the Louisiana State Nurse Aide Registry. A Diploma is awarded by the college upon satisfactory completion of college graduation requirements.

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program, students will possess the hands on skills required to sit for the national certification exam in Phlebotomy through NCCT. Although sitting for the exam is optional, it gives students additional career opportunities. (Contact Admissions Representative for more information.)

Medical Assistants are trained to be extremely versatile. The medical assisting students are trained to successfully run any front office, back office, or clinical laboratory. The students learn a variety of clinical as well as administrative skills which prepare them for employment in more than one occupation. Gretna Career College students have begun careers as medical assistants, medical secretary/receptionists, medical records, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, and patient care technicians. Others have used the program as a foundation to furthering their education in the nursing field.

So, you decided that a career as a Medical Assistant is right for you. Now you have to decide which school is right for you. Here are a couple of key points that will help you in determining if Gretna Career College is right for you.

• When you successfully complete the Medical Assistant program you will complete the program with a certificate in Nursing Assistant as well as a diploma in Medical Assistant.

• You are able to take the NCCT National Certification Exam for Medical Assistants at no additional cost to you if taken within 6 months of completing the program.

• During the program you obtain the skills that will give you the option to complete the requirements to sit for the NCCT National Certification Exam for phlebotomy.

• We offer hands on training that will allow you to practice the skills that you learn to perfection.

• Instructors are available, ready, & willing to provide tutoring if necessary.

• Classes are kept small (15-25 students) to ensure that students have the opportunity to get one on one assistance from their instructors during lecture and lab.

Below are the occupations that you, the student, will qualify for once completing the Medical Assistant program.

* Upon completion of the medical assistant program, students will possess the hands on skills required to sit for the national certification exam in Phlebotomy through NCCT. For more information on additional requirements please call and speak to an admission representative.

You’re probably asking yourself now, “How much will this cost?” We put together a table that will help to answer some of those questions for you. This will help you decide if Gretna Career College is right for you.

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