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Students are taught the skills and techniques necessary to become a Medical Assistant and obtain employment in a variety of healthcare facilities. This multi-skilled health professional is trained in clerical and medical office procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, X-Ray, basic patient care techniques and laboratory procedures. Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists running smoothly. They are involved in direct patient care and assist the physician or other health professional during examinations.
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Atlantic Technical College - Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus
Atlantic Technical College, Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus, is a technical college campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, EKG Technician, Dental Assistant, and Medical Laboratory Assistant, alongside several technical trades. The campus also provides pre-college preparation, including Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, academic skills development, and English-language instruction. These preparatory services are offered face-to-face or online, and Adult Basic Education accepts new students on a rolling basis. This combination of allied health training and foundational academic support serves both career seekers and adults completing their basic education.