About
The 40-week Bilingual Medical Assistant program (BMA) prepares graduates to work in medical assistant positions. It will provide training in anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, clinical skills, pharmacology, microcomputer applications, medical office procedures, CPR, and First Aid. This program is conducted in our medical laboratory, computer laboratory, and adjacent classrooms. Upon successfully completing academic coursework and laboratory training, eligible students participate in a supervised field practice experience that enables them to apply what they have learned in the classroom. Students will need to complete 160 clock hours in a healthcare facility, which may take place at a medical office, physician’s office, clinic, or other related healthcare facilities.
Organization
National Latino Education Institute
Established in 1972 in Chicago as the Spanish Coalition for Jobs, the National Latino Education Institute has prided themselves in reinforcing the worth and potential of Latinos through education and job training for nearly five decades. They strive to render a positive change in communities by allowing Latinos to attain their full potential. Providing job-specific training programs, enhanced educational opportunities, and direct job placements, the institute extensively aids individuals from underprivileged Latino communities. Their vision is to improve individual lives, which in turn strengthens the Latino community and makes a positive ripple in societal patterns - a driving force towards the development of an inclusive workforce, less discrimination, and full acceptance of the diversity within our nation.