Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant (CMA) program will prepare you to work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers in clinics, hospitals, medical offices and other facilities.
WHY BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?
High Demand.
Certified medical assistants are needed in almost every type of healthcare facility coast to coast.
Job Security.
Needed in hospitals, doctors’ offices, urgent care center and home health agencies, among other job options.
Flexibility.
Most medical assistants work standard daytime hours, but the 24/7 nature of healthcare makes night and weekend schedules an option too, particularly in hospitals, ER’s and Urgent Care Facilities.
The Registered Medical Assistant CE program consists of ten (10) course sections:
HPRS-1006 Essentials of Medical Terminology
MDCA-1021 Administrative Procedures
MDCA-1009 Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants
MDCA-1002 Human Disease/Pathophysiology
HITT-1053 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
HITT-1049 Pharmacology
MDCA-1017 Procedures in a Clinical Setting
MDCA-1076 Administration of Medications
MLAB-1001 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences for Medical Assistants
MDCA-1064 Practicum: Medical Assistant
Note: Students must have a high school diploma/GED, be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills), are at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have a clean criminal record.
MEDIAN SALARY
$37,039
New workers start around $29,033. Normal pay is $37,039 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $46,913
After earning your certification, Smithville Workforce Training Center will help with job placement.
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