Medical Assisting

The Salem High School Medical Assisting track is a dynamic opportunity for scholars considering a career in the healthcare industry. 

Among many skills, scholars gain the knowledge to:

• Read and interpret a patient’s medical history
• Perform vital signs and assist a primary care provider directly during an examination
• Develop advanced skills in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Training in medical simulation in the SHS Medical Lab

SHS Medical Assisting graduates from the program possesses the necessary skills to enter the workforce as a medical assistant or to continue post-secondary education.

In addition, scholars are trained to give injections, perform venipuncture for labs, and conduct electrocardiography testing.

Scholars gain the skills and knowledge to choose any desired specialty in medicine and focus on their chosen area of study.