Certified Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, a vital liaison between the doctor and the patient, and plays an important role in the health industry.
Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties. In administrative area, our graduates will be able to schedule and monitor appointments, arrange hospital and outpatient admissions etc. In the clinical area, our graduates will be able to prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments, assist with physical examinations, take vital signs, chart patient information, perform electrocardiograms, assist with minor office surgeries, perform venipuncture, collect and prepare specimens, and perform basic laboratory tests.
Upon completion of the program, students will be qualified to maintain many positions in the medical field such as Phlebotomies Technician, EKG Technician and Medical Assistant in medical offices, health clinics, hospitals, laboratories, medical houses and other health settings. |
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Program Highlights |
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Degree: |
Technical Diploma |
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Length: |
12 Months |
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Credits: |
36 |
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Industry Application
Medical assistants Graduates from the Technical Diploma Program at CBT College will be prepared to perform basic administrative tasks that ensure smooth operations of physicians’ offices, chiropractors, podiatrists, and other health care practitioners. Ultimately, an this program is a path to pursue an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting form CBT College.
Job Outlook
Medical assistants belong to one of the fastest-growing career groups in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, jobs for medical assistant are predicted to rise by an astounding 35 percent during the 2006-2016 decade. Earnings average $13.59 per hour, growing to $18.50 with experience. An estimated 62 percent of all working medical assistant are directly employed in physicians' offices, with the balance finding jobs at hospitals, clinics, and care facilities.
Certification Goals
Certification Examination for Medical Assistants (CMA): Certification gives you a professional advantage. The CMA credential is a national certification recognized by employers across the country. CBT Graduates will find that this certification gives them greater credibility with peers and employers, better job security and greater opportunities to advance in your job. Medical assistant certification is an important stepping stone that helps our students take their medical assistant career to the highest level. The AAMA awards the Certified Medical Assistant credential.
EKG & Phlebotomy conducted by the National Center for Competency Testing.
Program Details
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Core Courses |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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CTS1060 |
Microsoft Technology Applications |
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HSC1000 |
Intro to Health Sciences & Health Services Organization |
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HCS1531 |
Medical Terminology |
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BCS1085 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
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MEA0204 |
Clinical Procedures |
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MEA1542 |
EKG |
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MEA1256 |
Laboratory Procedures |
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MEA1245 |
Phlebotomy |
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MEA1203 |
Pathophysiology |
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OST1461 |
Medical Office Procedures |
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