Medical assistants are the “right arm” of the modern medical clinic. They are trained to work closely with physicians, physician assistants and nurses. With state-of-the-art equipment and a simulated doctor’s office, CAVIT students will become comfortable in a clinical environment. This exciting career is one of the fastest growing health occupations in the United States. The program offers students the training needed to assist physicians both in the clinical area and in the administrative medical office setting. Medical Assistants also have the opportunity to work as an Insurance Specialist, a Medical Office Receptionist or as a Medical Office Manager. 

• Interest in medical related career training.
• Must have a "B" grade or higher in Science.
• Display a good attendance record.

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Lab Technician
• Insurance Claims Clerk
• Medical Records and Health Information Technician
• Medical Office Receptionist
• Medical Coder and Transcriptionist

• Gold and Silver Medals, Medical Assistant Competition, Arizona HOSA Conference, 2010
• Silver Medal, Interviewing Skills, Arizona HOSA Conference, 2010
• Silver Medal, Health Education, Arizona HOSA Conference, 2010
• Gold Medalist, 2009 Interviewing Skills Contest, National HOSA Conference
• Silver Medalist, 2009 Health Education Contest, National HOSA Conference
• Bronze Medalist, 2009 Community Awareness Contest, National HOSA Conference
• Outstanding Arizona CTE Program of the Year Award, 2008 sponsored by ACTEAZ Association
• 10th Place Health Education Competition, 2008 National HOSA Conference
• Pathways to Excellence 2007 Award sponsored by the Arizona Commission for Higher Education
• Gold Medalist, 2007 and Silver Medalist, 2006 in Community Service competitions, National SkillsUSA Leadership Conferences
• 4th Place Clinical Specialty Competition, 2007 National HOSA Conference
• 8th Place Medical Lab Assisting Competition, 2006 National HOSA Conference
• Outstanding HOSA Chapter, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006 National HOSA Conferences
• Chapter Newsletter Excellence Recogniton, 2008, 2007, and 2006 National HOSA Conferences
• HOSA Week Recognition, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006 National HOSA Conferences

This program is designed to be completed in two years. CAVIT will award a certificate of completion to students successfully completing the two year program.

• Special thanks to the Greater Area Valley Health Center for a $400.00 donation to the CAVIT HOSA Chapter.

Through a Tech Prep articulation agreement with Central Arizona College, students in the second year medical assistant class are eligible to earn free college credit. The college defines entrance requirements, which must be met before the college will grant credit. Students are responsible for meeting those requirements and completing a separate college admission process.

CAC Credit Hours Available for CAVIT Students

• HPM 140 - Medical Assistant Skills I
• HPM 141 - Medical Assistant Skills II
• HCC 100 - Introduction to Health Care
• HCC 116 - Accelerated Medical Terminology
• EMS 100 - CPR for Professionals