Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (WCG)

 


This program is designed to prepare medical assistant students for certification and to perform both administrative and patient clinical procedures in a variety of medical settings.

Tasks performed could include:

• Interviewing patients
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Preparing exam rooms
• Cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
• Assisting providers with exams and procedures
• Administering injections, topical and oral medications
• Performing venipuncture and point-of-care testing

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED

Potential Certifications: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association's Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam, administered by P&HCC.
 
Tuition: $3,267 Full Price; $1,089 FastForward WCG Price

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Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of required textbook, workbook, supplies, CPR certification, exam study guide and practice tests, and exam voucher.

Employment Objective: CCMA's work in physicians' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Getting certified as a medical assistant can enhance your salary, make you more competitive, and build you skill set. Many employers look for candidates with credentials because it provides tangible proof of skills and knowledge.