About
The preparation process for becoming a certified Medical Assistant at the Maine College of Health Professions involves a number of steps. Firstly, engaging in an instructional program ensures that you acquire essential skills such as conducting medicinal procedures, effective communication, proficient record-keeping, and patient assistance. Following this, one must pass an extended examination which assesses one's practical understanding of healthcare theories. The college stresses the importance of enduring commitment and focus on upgradeable knowledge and skills which are necessary for proficient medical assistance. Recognizing the dynamic nature of medical assistance, constant evolution in medical knowledge is key. Hence, certified Medical Assistants are required to renovate their certification every sixty months. Renovation involves continuous education or re-taking of the certification examination.
Organization
Maine College of Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions
Located in Lewiston, ME, Maine College of Health Professions is a higher education institution specializing in healthcare education. It offers CNA to BSN programs and an Associate Degree Clinical Health Science program with four allied health certificates, including Phlebotomy Technician. The school emphasizes individualized education with small class sizes, hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs, and diverse clinical rotations through close hospital connections. This approach provides a highly personalized and practical healthcare education experience, supporting student success and inspiring lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- 100% job placement rate for graduates
- Individualized education with small class sizes
- Hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Diverse clinical rotations through close hospital connections
- Offers Phlebotomy Technician certificate as part of Associate Degree Clinical Health Science Program
- Multiple start dates and full- or part-time options for phlebotomy program
- Phlebotomy program is financial aid eligible
- Phlebotomy program has a duration of approximately 3 weeks