Certified Medical Assistant Program -
(Full Course) Hybrid

This course introduces students to using computers in business. You’ll learn how to write letters, create forms, and format documents in Microsoft Word. You’ll also practice making and formatting spreadsheets in Excel, printing documents, doing basic research online, and using other useful computer tools.

In this course, students will learn about the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare, including the relationship between doctors and patients, medical contracts, professional liability, malpractice, and informed consent. You’ll understand the laws and ethics involved in providing medical services and learn how to apply them in a healthcare setting.

This course teaches students how to build medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and whole-body terminology. You’ll learn the terms used for different body systems, diseases, treatments, and procedures.

This course introduces students to the study of the human body, focusing on how body parts work together and the basic procedures used in healthcare. You’ll learn about the different body systems and how they relate to medical care.

In this course, students will study medications and drugs. You’ll learn about drug sources, their names (both generic and brand), drug classifications, how drugs are administered, and potential drug interactions.

This course teaches students how to perform blood collection using various methods, such as vacuum collection, syringes, capillary skin puncture, and butterfly needles. You’ll also learn about specimen handling, processing, and labeling, with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety.

In this course, students will learn about the different systems in the human body, like the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and others. You’ll also study how these systems work together. The course will also teach basic anatomy and physiology, which are essential for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare.

This course prepares students to work as part of a healthcare team. You’ll learn basic first aid, how to take vital signs, how to prepare and educate patients, and how to perform basic clinical procedures. The course also includes setting up exam rooms, assisting with minor surgeries, learning about radiology, and giving injections and medications.

In this course, students will learn how to use medical records software in a simulated office setting. You’ll practice entering patient information, posting charges and payments, running financial reports, and filing insurance claims.

This course introduces students to how an EKG machine works. You’ll learn how to use the machine, where to place the sensors, and how to read and interpret the printouts.

This review course covers the key skills and responsibilities of a medical assistant. It helps prepare students for the national certification exam for medical assistants.

In this course, students will learn CPR and basic life-saving techniques based on the American Heart Association guidelines. You’ll practice CPR and learn how to assist someone who is choking.

This course helps students plan for their career by teaching skills like writing resumes, preparing for interviews, networking, and using online tools for job searching. Students will also participate in a mock interview to practice their skills.

After completing all academic courses, students will participate in an externship at an approved healthcare facility. During the externship, you’ll work under supervision and apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations.