The AMERICAN
MEDICAL CAREER TRAINING CENTER
has been licensed by the New York State Education Department
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss
since winter 1996. The school now officially has two branches.
The second branch has since then been established during the
spring of 1999. The purpose of the school is to maintain, operate
and conduct training and teaching of persons so equipping them
in the trades and techniques of physicians’ aides, including
1.Medical Assistant
A Medical Assistant works under the supervision of a medical
doctor performing various tasks assigned to him/her. Such clinical
tasks include but are not limited to assisting the doctor w/physical
exams, performing EKGs, taking blood samples, giving injections.
In addition, the MA is also responsible for handling the front
desk, scheduling appts, contacting & billing insurance companies
etc.
2.Nursing Assistant
The Nurse Aide is also know as Nurse Assistant & Orderly
(Male Nurse Aide)
The NA works under the supervision of the RN performing various
tasks assigned to him/her. Such tasks include but are not limited
to the nursing skills mentioned above. In addition, the NA is
good listener & offers moral support to the resident as
well as complete all other tasks assigned by the supervising
RN.
3.Nurses Technician/Patient Care Technician
In addition to functioning as a full Nurse Aide, the NT incorporates
the new skills into his/her routine i.e the NT performs EKGs,
blood draws, & All Nurse Aide skills as well.
4.Physical Therapy Aide
The PTA works under the direction of the Physical Therapist
and may be assigned to various tasks. Such tasks include but
are not limited to aiding the patient w/therapeutic exercises
& massages. The PTA is also responsible for assisting w/the
front desk, Administrative duties such as sch. Appts, managing
the tel, & other clerical duties assigned.
5.Medical Laboratory Technician
A MLT works under the direct supervision
of Medical Lab Technologist or Medical Doctor performing various
tasks assigned to him/her. Such tasks may include but are not
limited to blood drawing, capillary puncture, blood testing
---SMA, CBC, FBS, etc; Urinalysis, Prep. of blood smears &
stains, etc.
The school has always been innovative
within the area of Para-medical training. The school rapidly
recognized the need for short training courses, with specialized
training within the medical field. At the present time the
school will offer courses in medical assistants, nursing assistants,
and nurse technician / patient care technicians.
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