The Certificate of Applied Science program for the Clinical Medical Assistant prepares students for work in a variety of healthcare settings. On completion of their program, graduates of the Clinical Medical Assistant program may be qualified for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, and other healthcare-related facilities. Functions may vary from facility to facility but generally incorporate a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Clinical duties may include direct patient care, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures, and administration of medications as directed by the physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes and pre-certifications for procedures and testing. As a specific feature of the program, students complete extensive externships in physician’s offices and clinics. Students are under the supervision of a physician during this experience.
Graduates will be eligible to take the following NHA certification exams: CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) Students in this program must have a negative drug Screen and acceptable criminal background check. Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all required MAST courses in this program and an overall GPA of 2.0 within the institution.
Students are strongly advised to take the Phlebotomy courses during a 16-week semester and follow the course sequence as listed in the college catalog. Medical Assisting courses (with a prefix of MAST) are only offered in the semester listed
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