The Medical Assisting program aims to train students to acquire multiple skills necessary for successful employment in any capacity of this discipline at all healthcare facilities. The different capacities in which a Medical Assistant may obtain work as Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and Patient Care Technician. During their course of study, the Clinical Medical Assistant is trained to perform many duties such as assisting with physical examinations, medical procedures, and treatments; obtaining patient histories and vital signs; recognizing and responding to emergencies; preparing and administering medication and immunization; collecting and processing of specimens; venipunctures; performing diagnostic tests such as EKGs; screening and following up with patient test results; adhering to established triage procedures; applying principles of aseptic technique and infection control; coordinating patient care information with other health providers; administrative duties; and processing medical billing and medical claims.