Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

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Genesis Center
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Duration: 605 Total Hours

Course Description:

Job training prepares participants for employment as a Medical Assistant or Medical Receptionist in an office or related facility. Participants learn medical terminology, measuring vital signs, recording patient weight and height, using technical equipment, office skills, technology/data entry, and electronic medical records; course material includes hygiene procedures, patient rights, legal & ethical issues, customer service, work readiness, team building & conflict resolution. Part of our LISC “Bridge to Career Opportunities” program that integrates wrap-around supports (Case Management/Income Supports, Employment Counseling, and Financial Coaching) to help trainees increase financial stability, and basic education instruction to bridge the skills gap and promote success in career pathway attainment. Six-week internships with an employer-partner.

Participants must pre-register and attend an orientation four weeks prior to start of class.

Contact Genesis Center at 401-781-6110 for class information.
Hours/week: 27.5
Total hours: 605

You can enroll in this training if:

  • You have a High School credential
  • You can read at a secondary-level
  • You know basic technology
  • You can pass a criminal history check

You will learn:

  • Medical terminology
  • How to use medical equipment
  • Hygiene procedures
  • Taking vitals such as blood pressure
  • Measuring patient height/weight
  • Patient Rights

You will also learn skills like:

  • Customer Service
  • Team building and conflict resolution
  • Office skills
  • Technology and data entry

You will earn:

  • AHA First Aid/CPR certification
  • Blood borne Pathogens certification
  • Basic Life Support certifications

As a SNAP E&T participant you will get:

  • Help paying for childcare while you are enrolled (if you qualify)
  • All of your training certificates paid
  • Interview clothing so you can look your best!
  • A uniform if your new job requires it
  • If you qualify, Riptiks and/or gas cards if you don’t have transportation to make sure you can get to class

In addition you will get wrap around supports like:

  • Case management
  • Financial coaching
  • Employment coaching
  • Help accessing all of the benefits you qualify for
  • Basic education if you need it to succeed
  • Six-week internship with an employer partner
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Genesis Center
Genesis Center provides quality adult education, job training, support services and childcare to people of diverse backgrounds.
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