Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
As a Clinical Medical Assistant, the student will be trained to help the physician carry out procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications. The Clinical Medical Assistant works in a physician’s office or a clinic setting. This course consists of 280-hours of accelerated classroom training with emphasis on skills mastery through hands-on practice and supervision and a 40-hour clinical. (Total 340 Contact Hours)
| MDCA 1009 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants |
| The course emphasizes the structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and systems with an overview of common pathophysiology. (58 hours) |
| MDCA 1010 |
Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills |
| The course emphasizes the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients and co-workers in an ambulatory care setting. (48 hours) |
| MDCA 1017 |
Procedures in a Clinical Setting |
| The course emphasizes patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Course includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory care settings. (90 hours) |
| MDCA 1052 |
Medical Assistant Lab. Procedures |
| Students will learn to abide by governmental healthcare guidelines. The course includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance and quality control in performance of laboratory testing. (64 hours) |
| MDCA 1060 |
Clinical-Medical Clinical/Assistant |
| A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (80 hours) |