Assist physicians in the back office of a doctor's office, or clinic, with basic patient care procedures including lab work. A 120-160 hours clinical assignment at a different site by arrangement is required.

Prerequisite: High school reading level and passing Medical Terminology with a “C” or better. A physical exam and shots (TB, Tdap, Flu, Titer) are required by the fifth week of class.

About the Instructor

Medical expert Maureen Miramontes teaches the Medical Assistant Back Office program.