| Medical Assistants are healthcare professionals who contribute to the health of the nation in the delivery of healthcare services to the general population.Medical Assistants provide medical service in the hospitals (various disciplines such as Emergency department, Orthopedic department, Ophthalmology department (EYE) and many other specialist clinics) whereas in the public health sector, MA's actively participate and contribute to implement various health programs throughout the country.
Medical assistants also provide Emergency Medical care (pre-hospital care) before a patient arrives to a hospital/clinic. Benefits • Opportunity to top up with degree program, locally and internationally. • Medium of instruction is English/ Bahasa Malaysia • Fully equipped clinical set up with advance equipments and good patient care management • Highly educated and experienced faculty • Well planned exposure to research methodology • Regular Orientation classes & training for good communication skills, Evidence Based Practice and Continuous Medical Education (CME) • Social and cultural practices for personal development Students who obtain CGPA of 3.5 above may join the Doctor of Medicine Programme (M.D) offered by Lincoln University College. Career Opportunities Duration: 3 (Three) Years. [Six (6) Semesters] Year 1 - Semester 1 & 2 Year 2 - Semester 3 & 4 Year 3 - Semester 5 & 6 Semester 4, 5, 6 provides professional clinical training in government hospitals and health clinics to acquire and enhance clinical skills. Credit Hour : 105 credit hours Award : At the end of 3 years the successful student shall be awarded a Diploma in Medical Assistant by the Lincoln University College and be eligible for Registration (Act 180) by the Medical Assistants Board, Ministry of Health, Malaysia. Thereafter the Medical Assistant can seek employment to practice. Intake : January, April, July & October Entry requirements - Credits in Bahasa Malaysia, Science (Biology) Or General Science, Mathematics - Credits in any 2 (two) other subjects - Pass in English (preference to be given to those with credit in English) | ||
