About
The Medical Assistant (MA) works alongside the provider, mainly in medical offices and clinics. Many medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. This 12-week course will introduce the student to medical terminology, pharmaceutical drugs, computer applications, greeting patients, answering telephones, and scheduling appointments, and more.
The student will also learn entry-level basics of insurance/billing, medications, injections, vaccinations, Coding, Lab draw skills, and 12-Lead EKG. All of this knowledge will prepare the student for the 4 – week (20 hours per week) clinical intern training at a Physician’s – office or an Outpatient / Urgent Care Facility and or Lab. There is no guarantee externship site will be close to your home, sites are limited. You are required to go to our contract sites unless you have a physician who is willing to let you do your externship at their office. A contract must be signed with the physician and Covenant.
Organization
Covenant Academy
Covenant Academy
Covenant Academy is a healthcare education institution located in Metro-Detroit, dedicated to addressing critical shortages in Michigan healthcare sectors. The academy offers specialized training programs for CNAs, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, and Patient Care Technicians. With a staff collectively holding over 100 years of nursing experience, Covenant Academy emphasizes a fast-paced, focused instruction approach, ensuring every student's success. Flexible scheduling options, including day, evening, and hybrid online classes with hands-on training, provide significant benefits for diverse student needs.
Highlights:
- 99% state pass rate for CNA certification
- Over 100 years of combined nursing experience among staff
- Programs address critical healthcare shortages
- Motto: “We are fast pace, yet focused; and no student is left behind”
- Phlebotomy program is a 6-week hybrid course preparing students for the NCCT National exam