University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

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In this online medical assistant training program, you will learn a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable, including medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, and scheduling systems. You will also learn how to perform duties of a medical assistant, such as measuring vital signs, assisting with exams, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and more.

The medical terminology course curriculum introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. You will cover topics such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems. The online medical assistant certification course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience.

Scholarship Eligibility: 

This course qualifies for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, which may significantly reduce the out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible students. 

To be eligible, you must: 

• Be an Arkansas resident.
• Provide proof of high school completion, such as a high school diploma, transcript, or GED. 

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship to assist with tuition costs, please call 870-612-2082 to receive a special registration link. This link will allow you to apply for the program and begin the scholarship application process.

Course Code: GES180
Course Hours: 540