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Medical Assistant
Minnesota West offers the Medical Assistant, A.A.S. program and the Medical Assistant, Diploma program at our Luverne Center.
Medical Assistant Program Preview
Medical assistants help physicians examine and treat patients, as well as perform routine tasks needed to keep an office running efficiently.
In small practices, medical assistants handle both clerical and clinical duties and report directly to the office manager or the physician. Those employed in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.
Additional Information
Medical Assistant Student Information Handbook
Program Accreditation
Program Assessment Outcome Results
Clinical duties may include interviewing patients, patient education, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during exams, performing routine laboratory testing and electrocardiography, sterilizing instruments, and administering medications.
Clerical duties may include patient scheduling, receptionist duties, medical record management, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures, and management of office accounts, fees, and collections.
Links to:
American Association of Medical Assistants
Medical Procedures by Procedures Consult
Medical Assistant Career Opportunities from ISEEK
This page is maintained by:
Lisa Smith, RN/BSN, RMA (AMT)
Medical Assistant Program Director
Luverne Center
507-449-2772, ext. 2769
lisa.smith@mnwest.edu
Customized Training
Public Safety: NFPA 1001 Course Calendar
NFPA 1001 Courses Offered:
For upcoming courses contact:
Jacob Alsdurf
507-847-7995
jacob.alsdurf@mnwest.edu
NOTE TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS TAKING CURRENT NFPA 1001 CLASSES:
Because of the pandemic, we have been directed to reduce the number of face-to-face classes for the time being. That being said, the plan for NFPA 1001 classes will move to a hybrid format. We will provide students with online codes so they can complete course work online and face-to-face skills sessions will be scheduled once restrictions have been lifted.
You will be sent an email with an online code and instructions to finish up your FF classes, with the exception of the required skills classes. Please contact us before attending a skills session, in case the date(s) have changed.
If you are making up FF classes from a previous year, please call us at 507-847-7995 or 507-537-7532 to get information about receiving a code to continue to finish your classes or to check skills dates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Feel free to call with any questions.
Questions? Or suggestions for future classes?
Jacob Alsdurf, Fire and Safety Training Program Coordinator
507-847-7995
jacob.alsdurf@mnwest.edu
James Wee, Customized Training Coordinator
507-537-7532
james.wee@mnwest.edu
Customized Training
Public Safety: Fire Training Courses
- Basic Pump Operations Refresher
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Electricity and Firefighting
- Farm Accident Rescue Workshop
- Ice/Cold Water Rescue
- Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Live Burn Trailer
- Ropes, Knots & Rigging Refresher
Questions? Or suggestions for future classes?
Jacob Alsdurf, Fire and Safety Training Program Coordinator
507-847-7995
jacob.alsdurf@mnwest.edu
James Wee, Customized Training Coordinator
507-537-7532
james.wee@mnwest.edu
Customized Training
Public Safety: Law Enforcement Training
Courses for 2022
We will contract for training in the law enforcement area. Contact us for your needs.
Questions?
James Wee, Fire and Industrial Safety Coordinator
507-537-7532
james.wee@mnwest.edu
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