Instructors must have the required education and experience to appropriately teach the program content. Examples of education and experience include, but are not limited to, certificates and/or degrees from postsecondary institutions; certifications from industry-recognized agencies, and practical work experience in, or in a field closely related to, the career fields the program prepares students to enter. MedCerts confirms each instructors academic background and work experience to ensure they are qualified to teach in the program."
This program prepares students to gain industry certification and ultimately work with patients in hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, and other healthcare facilities. Topics include human anatomy and medical terminology, medical office procedures, clinical medical assisting and professionalism in allied health. Program objectives include demonstrating clinical care skills related to patient preparation, recognizing proper infection control procedures, hand washing, and use of PPE, explaining patient education, ensuring HIPAA, OSHA and CMS compliance as applicable, and discussing patient scheduling and related tasks. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the CCMA and CMAA certification exams administered by the National Healthcareer Association. This program is powered by MedCerts.
Applications accepted year round.