Medical Assistant Capstone

The Medical Assistant Capstone course gives you the clinical and administrative experience you need to start your healthcare career and earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. Through a mix of coursework and hands-on training, you'll be ready to pass the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CCMA exam, which is included in your tuition, and begin working as a certified professional.

Note: You must complete Basic Nursing Assistant (CNA), Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG), and Phlebotomy Technician training before you can enroll in the Medical Assistant Capstone Course.

Train to work under the supervision of a practice/operations manager to perform the following: schedule appointments, patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, maintain medical records, prepare patients for examination, draw blood, administer medicine, provide first aid, and record vital signs and medical histories.

Coursework includes:

• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Medical terminology
• Medical law and ethics
• Patient psychology and communications
• Medical office procedures
• Clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures

The $1,999 fee includes all books, instructional materials, and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam, to be taken at the end of the course.

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