AAA Institute - Main Campus

Clinical Medical Assisting Program

Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with AAA Institute's Clinical Medical Assisting program. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in diverse medical office settings, preparing you for immediate entry into the workforce. Through a hybrid learning modality, you'll gain practical experience in both clinical and administrative procedures, supported by a curriculum that emphasizes patient care, medical ethics, and modern healthcare technologies. This program offers a unique blend of flexibility and hands-on training, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of a dynamic medical environment.

Program Details:

• Cost: Unknown
• Duration: 6 months
• Schedule: Hybrid learning modality, including a 160-hour externship for practical experience.
• Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, health examination including medical history, CPR certification.
• Accreditations: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for diverse roles in medical offices, with comprehensive training in both clinical and administrative skills.

Students enrolled in this course will gain knowledge in Medical Terminology, Medical Billing, Electronic Medical Records and responsibilities of the front office medical assistant. This training also provides 160 hours of extensive hands-on training utilizing Medisoft and EMR. Students will learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Inception/history/present day focus, Information Technology (IT), types of insurance coverage including HMO, PPO, fee-based, health insurance exchanges and government/private plans. Fraud, abuse, HIPAA Compliance and the appeals process will be included. Students will gain knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and much more.

The program is designed to teach the students all aspects

of supporting a medical office in providing patient care,

performing clinical procedures of the medical back

office focusing on medical terminologies, patient assessment,

examination, diagnosis and treatment,

clinical assisting, routine laboratory procedures

and patient care. Students will gain the knowledge

and skills they need to confidently pursue their

career goals for gainful employment. The program

teaches students medical terminologies, anatomy

and physiology, electronic medical records, medical

laws and ethics, effective communication and patient

education, basic computer, pharmacology and how to

perform clinical and laboratory procedures.