How to Become a Medical Assistant in Vermont – VT

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 4th, 2010

According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), to become a medical assistant in the state of Vermont, there are a number of steps the candidate must follow to accomplish this. The procedure remains the same for many other states as well. The National Board of Medical Examiners serves as consultants for the exam to become a Medical Assistant. Below are some of the steps required to become a Medical Assistant in the state of Vermont:

The candidate must first enroll in a school that offers a medical assistant program in Vermont. The school and course must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. These types of Vermont medical assistant programs are offered as a two-year program that qualifies the candidate to obtain a license to begin practicing. It is also offered as a one-year certificate course at certain school. This type of certificate program might reduce the opportunities for advancement in this field for the candidate. Some of the following practices the candidate will be familiar with after the course are as follows.

Medical terminology
Pharmacology
First Aid
Human Anatomy
Medical Law
Medical Ethics
Medical Administration
Patient Relations
Recordkeeping
Accounting
Office Practices