Clinical Medical Assistant

This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes, among other things, preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy, and the cardiac life cycle. Students 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. 

This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture, hands-on labs, and a 160 hour clinical externship opportunity with a local healthcare provider. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check and drug screening, and meet other requirements. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. Required textbook is included in tuition.

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Tuition: $2,399 

CE13SP  

HEC.CE-025-001
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 5 - May 30, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Main campus. 
Saturdays, March 16, 23, April 6, 13, 27, May 4 and 18.  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Main Campus.