The purpose of the Medical Assisting Program is to provide students with a general education core complemented by focused medical assisting career courses in preparation for employment in the health care field. As multi-skilled practitioners, graduates will be eligible for employment in a variety of medical settings. Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. The QVCC Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment (AAMAE).

In addition to General Education Outcomes, learners who complete the Medical Assisting degree will:

• Understand, demonstrate, and continuously utilize the principles of medical asepsis and standard precautions, as well as other safety precautions
• Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately to emergency care techniques in various life-threatening situations
• Utilize knowledge of various medical office procedures, practices, and technologies to complete simulated tasks.

• Obtain and effectively chart all pertinent patient data
• Apply knowledge and skills of various clinical procedures such as vitals, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic and medical procedures
• Understand and interpret usage of medical terminology
• Comprehend basic pharmacology, including dosage calculations, drug interactions, and administration of medications
• Provide education to patients, families, and other care givers on various healthcare including preventative and treatment regimes
• Integrate knowledge and skills acquired to function as a competent entry-level medical assistant
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the human body including structure, function and basic pathologies
• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate and effective application of legal and ethical standards of practice

For more information contact Program Coordinator Cheri Goretti.