Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
NHA: CCMA PREP COURSE
Description:
This program is designed to teach students the skills necessary for employment in the modern medical facility. A qualified medical assistant is capable of performing a wide range of duties, with a variety of technical details; thus, helping the physician in many clinical situations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for National Certification through the National Health career Association (NHA).
Course Requirements
- High School Diploma; or GED/ high school equivalency
- A student must have completed a training program within the last 5 years or has 1 year of supervised work experience in a medical assistant field within the last 3 years: or 2 years of supervised work experience in as medical assisting field within the last 5 years.
Professional Association
National Health career Association, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (C.C.M.A.)
Method of Instruction
This course utilizes a lecture and demonstration methodology.
Criteria for Certification
Students must achieve a passing grade of 70% on the National Certification exam.
Course Structure
Foundation Knowledge & Basic Science , Health-Care System/Setting
Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology
Patient Safety, Nutrition, Basic Pharmacology, Medical Office Clinical Practices
Phlebotomy & EKG
Body Structures Organ Systems, Psychophysiology Disease Process
Clinical, Patient Care, Intake/Vitals, General Patient Care, Infection control/Safety
Point of Care Testing Lab Process, Phlebotomy, EKG/Cardiovascular Testing
Administration Assisting, Communication & Customer Service, Medical Law & Ethics
Program duration: 210 Hrs