About
Certified Medical Assistants work in physicians’ offices, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. They are responsible for performing physician support services that help ensure medical facilities run smoothly.
Medical Assistant’s duties may include verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. They prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature and reporting patient history. Certified Medical Assistants may work in clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity.
Organization
Putnam Career and Technical Center
At Putnam Career and Technical Center, students are presented with opportunities to learn and develop technical skills. We provide well-rounded education experiences that give students the knowledge they need to succeed in their desired careers. Our learning programs are varied, ranging from engineering and business management to culinary arts and law enforcement. Our dedicated faculty are adept at nurturing students' skills. We believe in practical learning, and therefore, our classrooms are more than traditional spaces; they are environments where students can practically apply what they have learned. We take pride in our committed advisory committee, which ensures our education programs align with the latest industry standards. Our goal is to equip students with essential skills and competencies to thrive in their chosen fields.