Blue Cliff College

You can study for a degree in medical assisting at these Blue Cliff College locations: Houma, Metairie and Shreveport, LA and in Gulfport, MS

You can get an Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Medical Assisting at both the Shreveport, LA, and Gulfport, MS locations.

Course Description

The MA course of study at Blue Cliff College is created to ready grads for entry-level jobs working in medical offices and medical facilities. The course furnishes instruction in front as well as back office methods constructed on a basis of medical and administration classes.

Careers in Medical Assisting

The MA in modern fast-paced medical settings is an essential support personnel conducting routine duties needed to maintain the smooth operation of an office. MA's provide the human element to health provision, making patients comfortable in medical settings and able to comprehend doctors' orders. Among their responsibilities are as receptionist, greeting patients, filing and insurance, explaining treatments and taking vital signs, gathering lab samples, and so on.

Medical Assistant Diploma

This course furnishes intensive instruction in medical science in the areas of anatomy, physiology and pathology, lab methods like examinations, terminology, drugs, and administrative methods. The diploma course readies grads for entry-level careers in health provision as an MA in a medical or administrative environment. Graduates can secure employment in doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinics. It usually takes no more than nine (9) months to complete the day program and no more than fifteen (15) months to complete the evening program. Those graduating from the diploma MA course are required to attain the sum of 58 quarter credits to achieve an MA diploma.