Medical Assistant program provides 1300 hours of training to students in all the relevant areas of education and practice required for a Medical Assisting professional. The curriculum includes education in health science fundamentals; medical terminology; legal and ethical responsibilities; medical office management and procedures; administrative and clinical duties; safety and security procedures; emergency preparedness; records management; informatics; fundamentals of medical insurance billing; preparing patients for physical examinations; HIV/AIDS; blood borne pathogens; OSHA; phlebotomy; EKG.
The program provides 319 hours of laboratory practice where the students gain the required proficiency necessary for this profession. Students demonstrate their medical assisting skills in a 230 clinical externship at a medical office or health facility.
After completion students are eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination with the National Healthcareer Association.
This program prepares students with the knowledge and hands-on training required to start a career as an entry level Medical Assistant. Job opportunities are in high demand in professional clinics, medical offices, hospitals, and out-patient facilities.
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in all aspects of a medical office as soon as the diploma is received and are also eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination with the National Healthcareer Association.
| Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV 110 | HIV/AIDS, Blood Pathogens and OSHA | 5 | |
| CPR 120 | CPR and First Aid | 6 | Lab 6 |
| MED 100 | The Medical Assistant | 100 | |
| MED 110 | Vital Signs | 20 | Lab 15 |
| MED 120 | Nervous System | 10 | |
| MED 130 | Respiratory System | 10 | |
| MED 140 | Circulatory System | 10 | |
| MED 150 | Muscular System | 10 | |
| MED 160 | PSkeletal System | 15 | |
| MED 170 | Reproductive System | 10 | |
| MED 180 | Digestive System | 10 | |
| MED 190 | Urinary System | 15 | Lab 8 |
| MED 200 | Medical Fields | 30 | |
| MED 210 | Medical Law & Ethics | 30 | |
| MED 220 | Administrative Skills | 40 | Lab 15 |
| MED 230 | Medical Skills | 120 | Lab 100 |
| MED 240 | Patient Skills | 120 | Lab 50 |
| MED 250 | Payment and Insurance Procedures | 80 | Lab 20 |
| MED 260 | Computerized Medical Office Procedures | 29 | Lab 10 |
| MED 270 | Clinical Office Procedures | 30 | Lab 10 |
| MED 280 | Pharmacology for Medical Assisting | 90 | Lab 10 |
| MED 290 | Hazardous Materials Safety | 15 | Lab 5 |
| MED 300 | HMedical Terminology | 35 | |
| PHL 300 | Phlebotomy | 150 | Lab 50 |
| EKG 310 | Electrocardiography | 80 | Lab 20 |
| MED 310 | Medical and Clinical Assistant Practicum | 230 | Clinical 230 |
| Total | 1300 |
Monday - Friday:
(8:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Saturday - Sunday: (Closed)
