1. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

1. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

1. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

1. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

1. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
2. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

1. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

1. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

1. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

1. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

1. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
2. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

1. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.

1. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.

1. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.

1. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
2. Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.

1. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.

1. Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.

1. Change dressings on wounds.

1. Schedule appointments for patients.
2. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.

1. Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.

1. Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

1. Set up medical laboratory equipment.

Principles of Management BUS 137 Intro to Interpersonal Communication COM 120 Writing and Inquiry ENG 111 Critical Thinking HUM 115 Quantitative Literacy MAT 143 Medical Terminology I MED 121 Medical Terminology II MED 122 General Psychology PSY 150 Basic Anatomy and Physiology BIO 163 Orientation to Medical Assisting MED 110 Medical Law and Ethics MED 118 Administrative Office Procedures I MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures II MED 131 Examining Room Procedures I MED 140 Laboratory Procedures I MED 150 Drug Therapy MED 272 MED Clinical Practicum MED 260 Clinical Perspectives MED 262 Examining Room Procedures II MED 240 Symptomatology MED 270 Medical Insurance Coding MED 232