This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, the technical aspects of phlebotomy, the use of the electrocardiograph (EKG) machine, and other clinical skills. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, EKG, pharmacology, professional workplace behavior, ethics, and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes both classroom lecture and hands-on labs as well as a clinical externship rotation at a local healthcare service provider for students who qualify. This program meets the necessary requirements of a leading national certification examination – please call for more details.