Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate

The medical assisting program prepares students with the skills necessary to perform a variety of tasks required to provide quality care in healthcare settings. Training includes patient care procedures, specimen collection, administering medications, assisting with examinations, and supporting office operations such as scheduling, billing, and maintaining medical records. Clinical externships are completed off-campus at area healthcare facilities under the supervision of physicians and medical staff. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).