Medical Assisting

Career Opportunities

Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing fields in the U.S. today. With the increasing demand for healthcare and the growing changes in the medical field, the role of the medical assistant has expanded and is in high demand. Students who complete this course will be qualified to work in a variety of entry-level positions, such as clinics, emergency care centers, health centers, hospitals, physician’s offices, medical labs, public health systems, schools and blood banks. At the end of the second year of this program, qualified students in good standing have the opportunity to sit for the Certified Health Professionals National Certification in Medical Assisting. Those who pass and graduate from high school will receive their certification in medical assisting. This course offers an excellent foundation for college-bound students interested in health careers such as pre-med, scientific or medical research, physician’s assistant, nursing, medical tech, EMT, pharmacology, respiratory therapy, radiology, physical therapy, lab technology, X-ray tech, sonography, and medical office administration. Typical job titles in this field include medical assistant, medical receptionist, office assistant, lCD-9-CPT coder, medical biller and ward clerk. Upon completion of the required training and exams, students will have the opportunity to be certified in CPR, Heart Saver/First Aid through the American Heart Association. Students may be certified in: First Aid & CPR - Certified Health Professional

Work Experience Opportunities

Students who reach all eligibility requirements may participate in supervised, real-world, work-based learning offerings that include clinics, shadow days, internships or paid Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:

• Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC)
• RSC Cardiology/North Shore LlJ
• Winthrop University Hospital
• Various doctors’ offices
• Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology

Uniform Requirements

You are preparing for college and a career. Students are expected to be in uniform each day and are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms. If your family is experiencing economic hardship, please contact the main office for assistance.

Students who are not in uniform will not be able to participate in the hands-on component of the lesson or enter a shop area. Additionally, not wearing the program-specific uniform will negatively impact a student’s work ethic grade.

All students are required to have black dress pants, a white button-down dress shirt (Oxford style) with a collar, closed-toe black shoes (loafers or ballet flats), black socks, and a black tie (for male students) for SkillsUSA competitions, school-wide events/competitions, and interview events.

Please review the list of program-specific uniform requirements below. Note that the Amazon links are provided for reference only. All items listed can be purchased from the most convenient source—there are many equivalent brands to choose from.
 

Medical Assisting

• 2 sets of scrubs (any color)
• Slip-resistant closed toed rubber soled shoes
   

Medical Assisting - Year 2 / Clinic Only

• (2) white scrub pants
• White polo style collared shirt
• White polo style collared shirt
• White nurse's shoes or White non-canvas sneaker
• White nurse's shoes or White non-canvas sneaker