Clinical Medical Assistant
9 months / 36 weeks / 720 hours = 44 credit hours
This program prepares graduates for both the administrative and clinical office. This program will provide the graduate with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as medical assistants. Since medical assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, they are capable of filling a variety of positions.
In recent years, the Medical Assisting profession has become indispensable to the healthcare field. Not only have doctors offices become more reliant on medical assistants, but their administrative skills are being requested by hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, as well as medical supply businesses, home health agencies, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies.
Labor Market Information published by the State Employment Development Department, estimates that the number of jobs for Medical Assistants is expected to grow more than twice as fast as the average because of expected growth in the health services industry. In fact, Medical Assistants is one of the fastest growing jobs in California.
This program will prepare the student for eligibility to become certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Also, this program will prepare the student to become CPR and First Aid certified through the American Red Cross.
Entry Level Career & Path Opportunities
Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk, Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Receptionist
The Internship
This program will consist of an internship that will provide practical experience and can also serve as an avenue for graduates to become employed.
Course
Duration
Introduction to Microcomputer Concepts, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Office Procedures/Terminology I
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Office Procedures/Terminology II
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Manager - Medical Billing Software
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Introduction to Medical Laboratory
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Introduction to Hematology/Phlebotomy and
Electrocardiographs (EKG)
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Sterilization and Instrument Identification
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Nutrition in Health and Disease
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Internship - Practical Experience / Job Search
120 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Total
720 hrs /
44 qtr. credit hours
Fresno, California
Phone (800) 684-7196
