Medical Assistant

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The program provides 800 hours of training to students in all of the relevant areas of education and practice required for a Medical Assisting professional. The curriculum includes education in health science fundamentals; anatomy and physiology; 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 249 hours of laboratory practice where the students gain the required proficiency necessary for this
profession. Students demonstrate their medical assisting skills in a 200 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 Health career Association.

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(Programs of four hundred fifty (450) or more clock hours or the credit hour equivalent shall administer a basic skills examination to each
student who enrolls, unless the student has provided evidence of a high school graduation diploma, general equivalency diploma, or its

equivalent.)
All applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
 Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If the applicant is less than 18 years of age, a parent/guardian signature is
required to enroll the student in program.
 Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
 Submit a clear a Background check and health records.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

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.

PROGRAM LENGTH:

800 clock hours