Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certification Program
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. In this course, the student will learn medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, patient check-in and check-out, the contents of a medical record, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, phlebotomy theory, injections, routine treatment, and laboratory duties. They will also learn about medical terms and their applications by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Will also learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. This knowledge will help the student take the next step in their medical career or education. Students will also be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This is an 80-hour program.
| Title | Course | From | To | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Admin Support | POFM 1017 S20 | 3/19/24 | 5/30/24 | TR | 8AM-1130AM | AAC 217 |
| Medical Admin Assistant | POFM 1017 | 9/24/24 | 12/17/24 | TR | 6PM-10PM | AAC 237 |
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