About
Medical assistants perform administrative duties, including answering telephones, updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services. Clinical duties include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct patients about medications, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms (EKGs), remove sutures, and change dressings.
Organization
Galaxy Medical College
Dedicated to promoting a holistic approach towards health care, our medical institution is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum and top-notch faculty. We place special emphasis on the integration of traditional medical educational methods and advanced modern practices. Students can gain expertise in a wide array of medical specialties, while also fostering their research and innovation skills. Equal opportunity is at the heart of our admission process. We strive to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in all that we do. With top-tier facilities and a stimulating learning environment, we aim to nurture individuals prepared to contribute extensively to the medical field. Florida-based and boasting an outstanding list of graduate successes, we're bound to live up to your expectations as a superior medical education provider for aspiring health professionals. Here, we believe in the power of dedication and perseverance, and we foster these attributes among our students.