Clinical Medical Assistant

VPCC’s Clinical Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students to start a career in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. Due to that demand in the health care field, medical assisting is the sixth fastest growing job according to the Department of Labor. Working in a doctor’s office or clinic, clinical medical assistants help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform simple lab tests, and administer medications.

This course provides students with a comprehensive learning experience, designed to provide, through lecture and clinical instruction as well as online learning, a body systems approach to the role of the medical assistant. Lectures cover the anatomy, medical terminology and medical conditions pertaining to each body system. Clinical instruction provides hands-on training of the procedures associated with each body system. Competency is verified through a skills check-off system. Completion of the course prepares students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam (CCMA).

Prerequisites: There are no minimum state requirements for enrollment. We recommend that students are at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Students Requirements: Students must attend mandatory orientation, and purchase the required textbook, scrubs, and wear closed toe shoes to class. Students will also need to have taken and passed the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course. Additional expectations prior to employment in a doctor’s office or clinic is a criminal background check, tuberculosis screening, and a physical exam. Must attend a mandatory info session.  Required textbook & workbook,

Students are also NHA-CCMA exam study guide, and one NHA-CCMA exam voucher are included.  Visit https://www.nhanow.com/ to review CCMA certification.