Coursework is typically centered on office administration skills, technology, medical terminology and patient care skills. Courses revolve around medical terminology, lab work and ethical or administrative issues. In addition to these subjects, students learn how to adapt to individual circumstances, as their future careers may involve various aspects of the business and medical field. Typical medical assistant diploma coursework includes the following:
The entry requirement into Public Health Technology is four credit passes in relevant courses in SSCE/WASCE/ GCE “O” level at not more than two sittings.
These include: