To be considered academically qualified to teach undergraduate courses, a faculty member must: (a) hold a master's degree, (b) have significant professional experiencein the assigned area of teaching, and (c) have substantial documented teaching experience. If the master's degree is not in the field, the faculty member must have aminimum of 18 semester credit hours (27 quarter credit hours) of graduate work in the area of assigned teaching responsibility.
Description and Outcomes The objective of the Medical Assistant Certificate program is to prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue an entry-level position in the ambulatory medical field. The Medical Assistant Certificate program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This program concentrates on helping you acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures in a physician's office or ambulatory care clinic. Prior to or upon graduation from the program, you may be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants, the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination given by the American Medical Technologists, the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) examination given by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination given by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) examination given by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). A choice of one of these national credentialing exams is included as part of your program and expected to be completed duringMA295Medical Assisting Externship and Evaluation. Refer to theCertification, State Board, and National Board Examssection for important program disclosure information. Workplace duties may include performing CLIA-waived tests, venipuncture, urinalysis, and electrocardiograms. You may also assist the physician in patient preparation and patient relations. Clinical Experiences The program blends online coursework with on-ground experiences. You will need to complete clinical experiences at an approved clinical site forMA280Clinical Competencies III. You must also complete an unpaid externship (160 hours) in a physician's office or clinic to complete the course of study. Refer to theGeneral Policiessection for criminal background check information and theProgression Requirementssection for additional requirements.
Be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma testPossess a home study certificate or transcript from a home study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state; you must also be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that stateBe a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduationPossess the foreign equivalent of a U.S. high school credential
The deadlines are dependent upon which Track (A, B, or C) and term the student chooses to start. Academic Calendars are posted online at www.purdueglobal.edu.