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Clinical Medical Assistant - Certificate
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The Clinical Medical Assistant program is an adaptable certificate, preparing students to perform administrative and certain clinical duties in a variety of health care facilities, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and cardiac monitoring.
Specific Admission Requirements for Program
- Affidavit Acknowledgement form prior to acceptance.
- Criminal Background Check is required prior to registering for AHS 175.
- Urine Drug Screening 30 days prior AHS 175 or AHS 176 clinicals.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the Competency Exams for state certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA).
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Applicants to the Clinical Medical Assistant program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.
For more information, please contact a Health Science Advisor.
Curriculum Sequence |
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| First Semester |
Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| AHS 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| AHS 180 | Health Careers Preparation | 3 |
| AHS 175 | Multi-Skilled Clinical Practicum | 4 |
| AHS 176 | Patient Care Clerical Principles | 4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
12 |
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