Program Duration


Program Duration                 8 Months (730 hrs)
Schedule of Classes              9:00am –1:00pm or 5:30pm-9:30pm

Classes meet Monday-Friday
DIDACTIC - 270 Hours.
CLINICAL & LAB ASSISTING - 180 Hours.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTING - 120 Hours.
EXTERNSHIP - 160 Hours.
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS - 730 Hours.

Program Goals

The goal of Institute of Medical Education is to serve the community by producing high quality Medical Assistants. Upon completion of the program, students will be issued a certificate of completion. Students are then eligible for the national certification tests for Medical Assistants held by the NCCT/ MMCI, administered at the school

Job Description

A Medical Assistant (MA) is a health care professional who undertakes both administrative and clinical responsibilities. It is their job to keep the offices, clinics, and laboratories of physicians running smoothly. Duties vary from office location and specialty. Medical Assistants usually are “generalists,” who handle both administrative and clinical duties. Others tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators

Administrative duties
Medical Assistants answer telephones, schedule appointments, greet patients, update and file patient charts, order supplies, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, handle billing, collections, and bookkeeping.

Clinical duties
Clinical duties vary according to state law and include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. Medical Assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens and sterilize medical instruments. Medical Assistants telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. Medical Assistants should not be confused with physician assistants who examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.

Objectives of the Program

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate competency in basic medical office examination procedures, phlebotomy and other Medical Assistant related skills.
Possess a working knowledge of insurance billing/coding, patient records, privacy laws, and medical office accounting practices.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Meet the highest legal and ethical standards.

Admissions Requirements


 High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent (Diplomas from foreign countries must be evaluated before enrolling)
 Be at least 18 years of age or older
 Pass IME’s entrance exam
 Current Immunization record

Course Description

This program is designed for people who plan to work for any health care organization such as: physician’s offices, nursing homes, hospitals, clinical laboratories and public health departments. The Program combines theory instruction, laboratory training and clinical externships in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Theory includes classroom instruction, video lectures, student presentations, and course projects. Students in theory will study and learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, and First Aid/CPR.

Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008–18 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training or experience, and certification.” According to Salary.com the annual median salary for a medical assistant is $29,777 in Oakland and $35,732 in San Jose.

(See: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm#projections_data swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Medical-Assistant-Salary-Details.aspx and swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Medical-Assistant-Salary-Details-San-Jose-CA.aspx )

CLICK TO ENLARGE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM

Health care continues to change at an ever- increasing rate, there is a growing need for highly skilled professionals who can work in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital environment. After completing a program at the Institute of Medical Education, students will have the training and experience necessary for the various areas of clinical medical health care. Students will have the flexibility to pursue a variety of vocational avenues based upon individual interests.

We Prepare The Students by:

Providing an up-to-date curriculum that    reflects the current needs of the real    world.
 Maintaining close relationships with local    employers, who know the quality of our    graduates and seek their skills for    employment.
 Scheduling classes to meet the needs of    working adults, with a variety of courses