Work with patients in an urgent care clinic, physician’s office and hospital. Collect blood & specimen samples, patient vitals and medical history, set up surgical trays, perform screening for diseases. Learn to greet patients, electronic medical records management, and collecting payments. Employ human relations skills appropriate to the health care setting. Display behaviors of a professional medical administrative specialist. Participate in patient education.
Eligibility
Grade 12
Other Requirements
- Completed one or more of the following prerequisite courses and passed both semesters with a B or better (JTED HealthCare Foundations, JTED Comprehensive Health Technician, Anatomy/Physiology, Sports Medicine, EMS, Home Health Aide or an alternative prerequisite at your home high school)
- Complete Accuplacer Reading/Math assessment
- Be able to obtain fingerprint clearance card, pass industry required drug testing, and background checks
- Have a Social Security number for clinicals, externships, certifications and licenses
- Must hold current Basic Life Support CPR Certification before start of class
Things to Consider
- You will act as a patient and a MA in this program while learning skills. This means that you will have skills performed on you as well as you being the one to practice the skills, including being given shots and have your blood drawn.
- Attendance is extremely important! Students with more than 24 hours of absences over the course of the year will not be allowed to sit for certification.
- You must have the ability to lift 40 lbs.
- You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Strong communication skills and compassion for people are necessary.
- You must have the ability to complete medical tasks like using needles and syringes.
- Safely handling urine, feces, saliva, blood, and other body fluid is required.
Direct Employment
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Medical Office Manager
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Medical Scribe
- Registered Nurse
- Physician Assistant
- Physician
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 2:45 – 6:45 p.m. and 200 Hour Externship (Spring or Summer)
JTED @ Camino Seco
8727 E. 22nd St.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 2:45 – 6:45 p.m. and 200 Hour Externship (Spring or Summer)
JTED @ Master Pieces
2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 2:45 – 6:45 p.m. and 200 Hour Externship (Spring or Summer)
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
- Semester 1: History of Medical Assisting, Communication, Professional Skills, Administrative Medical Assisting, Telephone Skills, Billing and Coding, Medical Insurance
- Semester 2: Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Medical Assisting, Safety, Injections, Venipuncture, Wound Care, Specimen Handling, Point of Care testing, Electronic Medical Records, Internship
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician – National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
Work Based Learning Requirements
160 hour internship Spring or Summer
Credits
4/Year
Instructors
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Carla Lopez
Medical Assistant Instructor -
Demi Vaughn
Medical Assistant Instructor & Program Coordinator -
Betzaida Heras
Medical Assistant Instructor -
Amaris Amaya
MA Lab Assistant -
Beth Francis, RN, MS
Health Care Professions Manager
Meet the Teacher Podcast
More Information
Supplies
- Stethoscope
- Clear backpack
- Black or blue pens
Uniform
- Red JTED scrubs
- Watch with a second hand
- Red JTED scrub jacket or black JTED sweater
- White or black athletic shoes
Industry Partners
Banner University Medical Center
El Rio Healthcare
Arizona Community Physicians
Dual Enrollment
- HCA119 – Orientation to Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 PCC credits)
- CRC101 – Foundations of Clinical Research (3 PCC credits)
**Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Math
CTE Classes
- Sports Medicine
- Health Care Foundations
