

Medical Science
Program Highlights
- Be a driving force on a professional healthcare team delivering high quality patient care.
- Experience and manage a medical clinic that offers wellness screening services to the community.
- Perform medical office operations and deliver vital care services including blood draws and injections as well as assist in minor office surgeries.
Career Focus
- The first step to earning your Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician certifications is to successfully complete the CAVIT two-year program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your certifications by passing both exams. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a medical assistant or phlebotomy technician position.
Listing of Instructional Topics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Body Measurements
- Electronic Medical Records
- Front Office Skills
- Clinic Operations
- Infection Control
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Minor Surgical Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Special Populations
- Venipuncture
- Vital Signs
Medical Assistant Entry Level Salary Range*
- Hourly: $12.87–$16.35
- Annual: $26,760–$34,000
*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
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- Lab Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Manager
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- Pediatrician
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- Surgeon