Medical Assistance Training

This course prepares students for entry-level employment as competent medical assistants in ambulatory care settings, physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviors required to perform both administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. Instruction includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care, infection prevention and control, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, medical office administration, electronic health records, medical law and ethics, communication, emergency preparedness, and professionalism.
Supervised clinical experiences provide opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real healthcare environments.

Course Content

The program from our end is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required for entry-level employment in healthcare settings.

In accordance with the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Medical Assistant Program Alignment, our curriculum integrates both administrative and clinical training to prepare students for safe, ethical, and patient-centered care.

Course content includes medical administrative procedures, emergency preparedness, professional issues, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care, pharmacology, medication administration, and laboratory diagnostics or phlebotomy.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on clinical competence, effective communication, legal and ethical practice, and readiness for nationally recognized certification and employment in ambulatory healthcare environments.

Course Objectives

Our objectives concerning this course is to help learners comfortably:

1. Explain the roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice of a medical assistant.
2. Apply medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic pharmacology in patient care.
3. Perform patient assessment, including measuring and recording vital signs and obtaining medical histories.
4. Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and minor medical procedures.
5. Collect and process laboratory specimens and perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs), according to established protocols.
6. Demonstrate safe infection prevention and control practices, including the use of standard precautions and proper sterilization techniques.
7. Administer medications and injections within the legal scope of practice and under appropriate supervision, where permitted.
8. Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health records (EHRs) while protecting patient confidentiality.
9. Perform administrative duties, including appointment scheduling, medical billing, coding, insurance processing, and office management.
10. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
11. Apply ethical, legal, and professional principles, including patient privacy and informed consent.
12. Demonstrate cultural competence, empathy, and respect for diversity in patient care.
13. Respond appropriately to medical emergencies by performing basic life support (BLS), CPR, and first aid, when required.
14. Practice critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
15. Demonstrate competence to perform the duties of an entry-level medical assistant and meet the requirements for national certification where applicable.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age: Usually 18 years.
Education: High school diploma or GED (or current high school enrollment for some EMR programs).
English proficiency: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Physical and mental fitness: Ability to perform the physical tasks required of EMS providers.
CPR certification:
Background check: Criminal history and fingerprint check may be required before clinical placement or state certification.
Health requirements: Proof of immunizations, tuberculosis (TB) screening, physical examination, and drug screening as required by the training institution.
Completion of an approved EMS course: Students must complete a Kansas-approved Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, or Paramedic course, demonstrating both cognitive knowledge and practical skills.