Jenzabar University

Medical Assisting (WPD 425)

Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year

Faculty

Schedule

Tue-Wed-Thu, 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM (11/1/2023 - 2/22/2024) Location: *

Description

This program prepares medical assistant students to perform patient clinical skills in various medical office settings.
Students perform clinical procedures including administering medications, assisting with minor surgery, performing an
electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and maintaining clinical equipment in
an ambulatory care setting. Medical assistants perform routine clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians,
podiatrists, chiropractors, and many outpatient practices running smoothly.
Clinical duties may include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to
patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. Medical assistants
collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises. They instruct patients
about medication and special diets, prepare, and administer medications as directed by a