Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This course will train you to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. You will review important topics, including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology (including proper lead placements), professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national exam. Clinical Externship: In addition to the 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on labs, this course includes a clinical externship with a local healthcare provider. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to participate in the 160-hour clinical externship. You may be asked to submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. Externships are learning opportunities, giving you short practical experiences in your field of study. Externships are often viewed as job shadowing, as you are closely supervised by employee volunteers who will walk you through day-to-day routines. The experience allows you to apply your coursework experience in a real life setting and a chance to observe and ask questions to prepare for the transition from school to career. Externships are an excellent way to help get your foot in the door for possible job openings.