Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate
- Degree Type: Certificate
- Clinical Medical Assistant courses are offered on the Athens campus, Terrell Health Science Center and at some high schools.
- TSI: not required
- See the current Health Occupations brochure for more information about the program including immunization requirements, estimated costs and schedules.
This program is not designed to transfer.
| Term One | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HPRS-1105 | Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals | 1 |
| NURA-1307 | Body Systems | 3 |
| MDCA-1317 | Procedures in a Clinical Setting | 3 |
| MDCA-1452 or PLAB-1323 |
Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures or Phlebotomy |
4 |
| MDCA-1348 | Pharmacology & Administration of Medications | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MDCA-1254 | Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review | 2 |
| MDCA-1260 Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant | 2 | |
| Approved Elective from list | 2 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Certificate Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURA-1401 | Nurse Aide for Health Care | 4 |
| NURA-1160 | Clinical, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Asst/Aide | 1 |
| MDCA-1321 | Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| MDCA-1313 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ECRD-1211 | Electrocardiograph | 2 |
| PLAB-1171 | Phlebotomy Lab | 1 |
A grade of 75 or better is required in all courses to progress in the program.
Advising note - For students transitioning from previous CMA curriculum:
- HPRS-1105 Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals or NURA-1307 should be taken before or with MDCA-1317 Procedures in a Clinical Setting, MDCA-1348 Pharmacology & Administration of Medications and MDCA-1452 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures
- MDCA-1260 and MDCA-1254 should be taken concurrently.
- MDCA-1317 and MDCA-1452 or PLAB 1321 should be taken before MDCA-1160.
- NURA-1401 and 1160 should be taken concurrently.
- PLAB-1323 is a pre-requisite for PLAB-1171.