Medical

The Medical Assistant Certificate program is competency-based education designed to give you the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in outpatient healthcare industry, corporate business, or government environments. 

Our Medical Assistant Certificate program is for those seeking entry-level employment and for those currently employed in the healthcare industry who are seeking promotion. 

Medical Assistant Career Opportunities include:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Records Specialist
• Intake Specialist
• Patient Care Technician
• Phlebotomist
• EKG technician

Students completing Hallmark College's Medical Assistant Certificate program may find employment in:

• Medical offices/clinics
• Home health agencies
• Rehabilitation and nursing centers
• Hospitals  
• Social service organizations
• Other business office environments
  

The student will learn the skills to:

• Create, interpret, and manage medical records (manual and electronic)
• Demonstrate proper venipuncture and skin puncture techniques
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Properly perform 12-lead EKGs
• Use industry specific equipment and software.

The student will also have clinical exposure including:

• Knowing how to take vital signs
• Follow universal precautions and OSHA guidelines
• Function within the clinical component of a medical office
• Assist with examinations and procedures

View the Medical Assistant Certificate Curriculum (PDF).