Medical

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The medical assistant is a professional, multi-skilled individual trained to assist physicians, work in a medical clinic and some areas of the hospital or laboratory. Students learn to measure and record vital signs, take medical histories, administer medications, sterilize instruments, assist with minor office surgeries, and handle emergencies. Students also learn to obtain blood samples, perform routine office laboratory procedures and electrocardiograms, and instruct patients in preparation for x-ray and laboratory procedures. In the administrative area, students learn to schedule and receive patients, handle telephone calls, type correspondence, reports, manuscripts, perform medical transcription, process insurance forms, handle office accounts, fees, and collections.

For more information contact: Carol Crockett, Barton Coordinator/Instructor 620.792.9326 crockettc@bartonccc.edu or Leonard Bunselmeyer, Barton Exec. Director of Healthcare & Public Safety Education 620.792.9393 bunselmeyerl@bartonccc.edu

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