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Clinical Medical Assistant
(IN PERSON ONLY)
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU LEARN?
As a student in the Medical Assistant program, you will receive training to perform a variety
of administrative, laboratory and clinical duties. The program will introduce you to front office
administrative responsibilities such as record keeping, scheduling appointments and
processing insurance claims. The majority of the program will focus on back office clinical
responsibilities. You will receive hands-on training on how to conduct a variety of diagnostic
tests, take vital signs, draw blood (venipuncture), give injections and assist the doctor in
patient procedures. You will also learn medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and
pharmacology.
Once you complete the classroom portion of the program, you will attend a 160-hour
externship where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills you have learned.
CERTIFICATION
The Program can prepare you to take one or more state or national certification exams like the
Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) exam through the American Medical Certification
Association (AMCA), the Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) exam through the National
Healthcareer Association (NHA) or the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam
through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
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