Lansdale School of Business

This Medical Assistant program prepares the graduate to become an important member of the allied health team. Students become skilled in many aspects of medical assisting including essential elements of medical office administration combined with clinical and laboratory skills.

In addition, an externship is required for every student graduating from the Medical Assistant program. Students must maintain a 2.00 grade point average in their all subjects and need a C (2.0) or better in all medical courses to qualify for the externship. Medical Assistant students have, among others, classes in anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and pharmacology. They learn laboratory and clinical skills which include how to draw blood, urinalysis, vital signs, sterilization techniques, dressing changes, EKG, and medication administration. Graduates of the Medical Assistant program will be prepared to enter the job market in a number of different health care settings including physician offices, outpatient clinics, physician services and urgent care facilities.

Do you like the thought of being in the medical field, but don’t think you would enjoy drawing blood or dealing with sick patients? Then a career in Billing and Coding may be for you. The medical field needs trained professionals to help ensure the accuracy and security of medical records and billing information. The various classification systems used to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement will be covered in this program to help prepare you for this growing field.

The Medical Administrative Specialist program builds a firm foundation of office procedures in a medical setting. An understanding of insurance and coding practices is also included to create an all around level of skill and competency for job placement in a physician’s office, hospital, or other medical environment. Courses in Medical Terminology and Medical insurance and billing add to the knowledge needed for employment.