Provider name:

Village Career Center, LLC

Program name:

Clinical Medical Assisting

Program description:

Course Overview: This course provides an introduction to theory and foundational skills in medical assisting for the student. Content includes lecture and discussion on the role of the clinical medical assistant, medical terminology, safety, human anatomy and physiology, screening, medical office emergencies, and patient education and communication. The course is designed to provide preparation for entry-level positions in medical assisting: Theory and laboratory instruction in assisting the physician/practitioner in exam-room procedures, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, providing medications, minor office surgery, and nutrition. Students are required to complete 16 hours of an externship at a site approved by Village Career Center in order to earn a Certificate of Completion. Purpose: This course will prepare the Clinical Medical Assistant to work in an advance clinical environment and healthcare setting. Learning Objectives: To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The Clinical Medical Assistant Program prepares the graduate to assume the duties and responsibilities of a Medical Assistant at an entry level position and to qualify to sit for the National Certification Examination via the National HealthCareer Association.

Program URL:

https://villagecareercenter.com/

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2021

Student teacher ratio:

1:14

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$2615.00