Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate (CCMA)
This is a course of instruction in principles procedures and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians patients and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.
Knowledge of keyboard.
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course places emphasis on patient-centered assessment examination and treatment as directed by a physician. It included vital sign collection and documentation of patient information asepsis office clinical procedures and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory settings. (Spring)
MDCA 1313 MDCA 1421
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is a study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology including etiology prognosis medical treatment and signs of symptoms of common diseases of the body systems.
MDCA 1313
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course emphasizes structure and function of human cells tissues organs and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. (Spring)
MDCA 1313
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is a study and practical application of medical vocabulary system. Includes structure recognition analysis definition spelling pronunciation and combination of medical terms form prefixes suffixes roots and combining forms. (Fall Spring Summer)
Additional course fee(s) required.
Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications principles and procedures of medication administration mathematical systems and conversions calculation of drug problems and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant. (Fall)
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program MDCA 1317 MATH 1314 or MATH 1342
Additional course fee(s) required.
Application of governmental health care guidelines. Includes specimen collection and handling quality assurance and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory testing. (Fall)
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program MDCA 1309 MDCA 1313 MDCA 1317 MATH 1314 MATH 1342
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional requirements include completion of an approved Health Care Provider CPR course completion of immunications and other administrative requirements.
MDCA 1417 MDCA 1302 and instructor permission required.
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course places emphasis on patient-centered assessment examination and treatment as directed by a physician. It includes vital signs collection and documentation of patient information asepsis office clinical procedures and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory care settings. (Fall)
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program MDCA 1317
Additional course fee(s) required.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (Spring)
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program MDCA 1360 MDCA 1361
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course is a preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants)or Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists) credentialing exam. (Spring)
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program MDCA 1361
Additional course fee(s) required.
Total Program Hours
35
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare competent medical assistants to meet the needs of an ever-expanding allied health field. Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professional specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being, and requires the mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession. The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Application information and forms are located on the NTCC Medical Assistant Program website www.ntcc.edu/index.php. The deadline for application to the MA program is May 31st each year. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.A.S.
The Medical Assistant, A.A.S. program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The contact information for the Commission on Accrediation of Allied Health Education Programs is 361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756. The phone number is 727-210-2350.
