MEDICAL ASSISTING VS. MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY
Interested in training to become a medical assistant but unsure which program to choose?
Medical Assisting vs. Medical Administrative Assisting Technology
Interested in training to become a medical assistant but unsure which program to choose?
Towards a New Career!
Medical assisting VS.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s (STVT) Brownsville and Weslaco campuses offer a Medical Assisting program and a Medical Administrative Assisting Technology program. Although these programs help prepare students for careers in healthcare, there are some similarities and differences. Both programs provide anatomical and administrative training to prepare students to navigate tasks in healthcare offices. They also explore the ethical standards of communication such as maintaining patient confidentiality and following HIPAA regulations. In addition, they offer guidance on how to communicate effectively with patients and other staff members.
The main difference between these programs lies in the tasks being performed. Our Medical Assisting program prepares students to handle clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications. Our Medical Administrative Assisting Technology program on the other hand, prepares students to handle more administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
STVT’s Medical Assisting Program
Our Medical Assisting Program prepares students to:
- Prepare patients for obstetric exams, pediatric procedures, diagnostic testing, x-rays, and more
- Search for job leads with an updated resume and cover letter
- Maintain medical records Understand the structure and function of various body systems as well as common diseases and disorders which impact each system
- Collect lab specimens while maintaining proper healthcare standards
- Perform First Aid and CPR
STVT’s Medical Administrative Assisting Technology Program
Our Medical Administrative Assisting Technology Program prepares students to:
- Print records using currently accepted medical office software
- Enter patient payment information and create claims
- Enter patient information into currently accepted medical office software
- Schedule patient appointments using currently accepted medical office software
- Manage collections information using currently accepted medical office software
- Post insurance payments and create patient statements
FINANCIAL AID*
*Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
The reason why I chose STVT was, of course, like anybody else – to benefit my future and to work hard for my children. It appealed to me because I was able to work hands-on and that’s the kind of learner that I am.
Maria “Crystal” Esquivel, Comb. Welding Grad., May 2017, San Antonio Campus
Career Services was outstanding at STVT. The school has a good rapport with a lot of these companies – so these companies are more often willing to work with the school and to take on students because they know the quality of education that we receive here at STVT.
Joshua Paul Barajas, HVAC Grad., May 2017, San Antonio Campus
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by the National Center for
Construction Education and Research.
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by the National Center for
Construction Education and Research.
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