This course of instruction prepares individuals for careers as Clinical Medical Assistant by providing them with a comprehensive training program composed of not only lectures but also hands-on operating experience. This program provides the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment in the medical field as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
Class Schedule:
Students will attend class Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for approximately 6 Week. A ten-minute break will be taken every hour, and lunch will be from 12:50 P.M.to 2:00 P.M.
Holiday during Class and Student Orientation:
If an observed holiday falls on a school day or the school closes for an unforeseen circumstance, we will accommodate the day(s) by extending the last day of class to compensate for the missed hours. Student Orientation is optional, and it will be held in our school on the Saturday prior to the first day of class (Monday) from 10 A. M. – 11 A. M. If an observed holiday falls on that day, Student Orientation will be held the Saturday before the initially scheduled day. If the school is closed due to an unforeseen circumstance, Student Orientation will be cancelled. The presentation will include school policies (satisfactory progress, attendance, materials and supplies, the grievance procedure) and an overview of the schedule as well as job opportunities.
Admission Requirements:
Individuals applying for this course are required to:
a) Be at least 18 years of age;
b) Present proof of a valid driver’s license (must be from student’s resident state);
c) Provide evidence of high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma) or; GED or; completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by state law or; successful completion or the equivalent of one full-time academic semester hours (12 academic semester hours) or academic quarter (18 academic quarter hours) at an accredited college, university, or other postsecondary school;
d) Provide evidence of high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to U.S. high school diploma); GED; or completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by state law;
e) Present social security and (required to obtain a Driver License in New Mexico) and;
f) Provide a medical card from a Certified Medical Examiner previously selected by the school. (The Medical Examiner will issue the student a Medical Card that is required by the state of New Mexico according to the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (N.M. Stat. Ann.) and the New Mexico Administrative Code (N.M. Admin. Code).
Note: Some employers will require that all applicants must pass a Drug Test contingent to employment offer.
| Subject # | Subject Title | Course/Time/Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lec/Lab/Ext/Total | Credit Hours | ||
| CCMA | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | 280/ 280/ 160/ 720 | 7.5 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CCMA 101 – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Subject Hours: 200 Course Time Hours (280 CT Hours Theory, 280 CT Hours Lab, 160 Clinical)
Subject Description: Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to patient rights, medical history, laws, ethics, and the office environment with satisfactory performance prior to engaging in direct contact with patients. Students will identify regulations regarding workplace safety, preventing infection and transmission, Standard and Transmission based precautions, preventing legal actions, using proper PPE, using safety products, actions during body fluid exposure, disinfecting equipment and sterilization of equipment. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to proper communication including nonverbal verbal and telephone, and terminology. Students will identify basic skills related to office receptionist, appointment scheduling, office equipment and supplies, and written communication. The student will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency associated with the skills. Students will identify basic skills related to office computers and general medical office management. The student will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency associated with the skills. Students will identify basic skills related to electronic health records. The student will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency associated with the skills. Students will identify basic skills related to insurance, billing, diagnosis coding and procedure coding. The student will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency associated with the skills. Students will identify basic skills related to banking, finances, and general medical office management. The student will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency associated with the skills. Students will recognize and describe the importance and procedures related to basic structure and function of the human body. The student will demonstrate satisfactory performance of skills. Students will recognize and describe the importance and procedures related to each body system including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, senses, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive urinary, endocrine, and reproductive. The student will demonstrate satisfactory performance of skills. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to infection control, vital signs, assisting with physical examinations. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to assisting with medical specialties, assisting with minor surgeries, and assisting with emergencies. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to phlebotomy. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to clinical laboratory practices. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to microbiology and hematology. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to radiology and diagnostic testing, electrocardiography, and pulmonary function test. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with basic restorative services for residents and patients. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to pharmacology and conversions. Students will demonstrate knowledge, procedures and skills related to medication administration, patient education, and nutrition. Students will recognize the stages of the aging process, correctly identify the role of family support, and accurately describe methods for responding to behavioral problems.