The Medical Assistant Program is a 440-clock hours hybrid course designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical assistants in diverse healthcare settings, including both private practices and public outpatient facilities. The curriculum integrates online and in-person training, covering a wide range of clinical and administrative skills essential for the role. Under the guidance of healthcare providers, students will develop proficiency in patient care, medical terminology, and professional communication, while gaining hands-on experience in minor medical procedures, clinical laboratory skills, and basic pharmacology. Additional modules include medical office administration, billing, coding, and computer literacy, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to manage both patient care and office management tasks. Upon completion, students are prepared to perform clinical and administrative duties, make informed decisions based on analytical and problem-solving skills, and adhere to ethical and legal standards within the scope of a medical assistant’s practice.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAA)
After completing this program, graduates will be able to:
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient care techniques, including vital sign assessment, patient communication, and clinical procedure support.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of medical office administrative tasks, including scheduling, billing, inventory management, and medical coding.
• Demonstrate skills in laboratory procedures, specimen collection, and basic hematology, using proper aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Understand basic pharmacology principles and demonstrate safe medication administration and disease prevention practices.
• Apply ethical standards and legal responsibilities, including data privacy and patient confidentiality, in all medical assistant tasks.
• Utilize computer and information systems relevant to the medical assistant role, such as word processing and electronic health records.
• Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, using medical terminology accurately in both clinical and administrative settings.
• Develop dietary and nutritional knowledge for patient education, including special dietary needs and diet modifications.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification Course – 16 Weeks (440 Total Hours)
Week 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting & Healthcare Systems
• Topics: Overview of the healthcare system, roles and responsibilities of clinical medical assistants, medical ethics, HIPAA, patient rights, and workplace safety.
• Lab: Introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and medical office software.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 2: Basic Anatomy & Physiology
• Topics: Comprehensive study of human body systems, terminology, and basic functions of major organs.
• Lab: Interactive anatomy software and hands-on body system demonstrations.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 3: Medical Terminology
• Topics: In-depth coverage of medical prefixes, suffixes, root words, and common abbreviations.
• Lab: Medical terminology exercises and spelling practice.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 4: Pharmacology Basics
• Topics: Drug classifications, medication types, dosage calculations, administration routes, and safety precautions.
• Lab: Medication identification, dosage measurement, and safety protocol exercises.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 5: Medical Law, Ethics, and Professionalism
• Topics: Medical law essentials, patient confidentiality, informed consent, medical malpractice, and ethical decision-making.
• Lab: Case study analysis and ethical dilemma role-plays.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 6: Patient Communication and Interaction
• Topics: Effective communication strategies, patient interaction techniques, and cultural sensitivity in healthcare.
• Lab: Practice patient interviews and communication simulations.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 7: Patient Assessment and Vital Signs
• Topics: Measuring and recording vital signs, patient assessment techniques, and documenting patient data accurately.
• Lab: Hands-on practice with vital sign measurement and patient assessment.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 8: Clinical Procedures I: Exam Room Techniques
• Topics: Preparing the exam room, assisting with patient exams, infection control, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Lab: Sterilization practices, exam room setup, and mock patient scenarios.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 9: Clinical Procedures II: Minor Procedures and Injections
• Topics: Techniques for administering injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal), minor surgical procedures, and wound care.
• Lab: Practice injection techniques and mock minor procedures.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 10: EKG and Cardiovascular Testing
• Topics: Introduction to electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures, proper placement of leads, and understanding basic EKG results.
• Lab: Hands-on EKG practice and lead placement exercises.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 11: Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures
• Topics: Basics of venipuncture, capillary sampling, specimen collection, and lab safety.
• Lab: Venipuncture practice using simulation models and lab safety exercises.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 12: Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Analysis
• Topics: Common diagnostic tests, specimen handling, and lab result interpretation.
• Lab: Practice conducting diagnostic tests and handling specimens.
• Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 13: Medical Office Administration and Recordkeeping
•Topics: Managing patient records, scheduling, billing, coding basics, and insuranceprocessing.
•Lab: Simulation of office operations, recordkeeping, and scheduling exercises.
•Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 14: Emergency Procedures and First Aid
•Topics: Basic life support (BLS), CPR, first aid techniques, and handling medicalemergencies.
•Lab: CPR practice, first aid simulations, and emergency response drills.
•Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 15: Review of Clinical Skills and Mock Exam Preparation
•Topics: Review of clinical and administrative skills, comprehensive review of key concepts,and mock certification exams.
•Lab: Hands-on review of clinical procedures and practice exams.
•Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
Week 16: Final Comprehensive Review and Exam Preparation
•Topics: Final comprehensive review, focused revision on challenging topics, and final mockexams.
•Lab: Exam strategy practice, reviewing mock exam results, and Q&A sessions.
•Total Hours: 27.5 (20 lecture, 7.5 lab)
