Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate general patient care competencies consistent with certification standards of the profession
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients and members of the health care team to ensure safe and effective care
- Demonstrate required office administration skills to ensure effective and efficient operations in the medical office
- Discuss ethical, legal, and regulatory standards of practice and their effect on care of the patient
- Employ standards of practice related to diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and phlebotomies as well as laboratory samples