clinical medical assistant training program
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Revised February 2016
Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program
For more information to register visit us
online at www.ctcd.edu/ce, call
254-526-1586 or walk-in to
building 136, room 139.
Program Summary: As a Clinical Medical Assistant, the student will be trained to help the physician carry out
procedures, care for patients, perform basic lab tests and administer medications. The Clinical Medical Assistant
works in a physician’s office or a clinic setting. This course consists of 280-hours of accelerated classroom train-
ing with emphasis on skills mastery through hands-on practice and supervision and a 40-hour clinical. (Total 320
hours)
Course Fee: $2495 Includes consumable supplies, clinical insurance, name tag and course completion certifi-
cate.
Financial Assistance: Students with a need for financial assistance may contact Sallie Mae for a loan, or use
MyCAA benefits. Please contact Continuing Education for information about paying for class using our installment
plan.
Starting Pay: $10-16 per hour. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of medical assistants is
expected to increase more than 29% through the year 2022.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and clinical, students will receive a certificate of com-
pletion. Additionally, students will qualify to take an optional certification examination offered by the National
Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Schedule: On Central Campus, classes are held in the evenings and are taught at an accelerated pace. Sched-
ules may vary when taught in the college service area.
Program Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrollment. Students need compe-
tency in basic computer operations and will be required to have access to the in-
ternet, printing capabilities and an email address. Application packets must in-
clude:
High School diploma/transcript or G.E.D or official transcripts of higher education.
Proof of completion of CPR for the Healthcare Provider course that is good for the life
of the program
Two references (relatives may not be used) must be completed on forms available
through our office.
Negative state criminal background check: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/
DpsWebsite/Signup/PublicSite/CriminalHistory/Index.aspx?CreateNewUser=False
A completed physical examination using the CTC Continuing Education form.
Proof of current immunizations to include: Tetanus/Diphtheria (every 10 years),
Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B series, PPD (must be completed within
the 90 day period immediately prior or the program start date), Varicella (a written
statement from a physician, the student’s parent or guardian, or school nurse sup-
porting a history of varicella is acceptable) and Influenza.
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Goals and Purpose: Upon successful completion of the course and clinical, students will receive a certif-
icate of completion from Central Texas College. Graduates will be qualified to take the optional certifica-
tion examination for Clinical Medical Assisting offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
This program was designed to provide thorough didactic and practical instruction and a basic systems
overview of the role of the medical assistant in a practical setting. Didactic lectures cover the theory,
anatomy and terminology pertaining to each system. Practical instruction provides hands-on training in
the listed procedures verified through a skills check-off system.
Conditions for Repetition: If the student does not receive a 75% or higher in the course as well as a
passing score of 75% on the midterm and final exam, he or she will not be allowed to participate in the
clinical and will not receive their certificate of completion. The student may repeat the class at their own
expense.
Outcomes and Objectives:
After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify parts of the human body.
2. Describe the basic function of each body system.
3. Utilize medical terminology in written and spoken communications.
4. Define medical terminology found in medical records.
5. Define medical conditions, diseases and disorders commonly treated.
6. Perform the procedures for rooming a patient.
7. Obtain the vital signs of a patient.
8. Perform basic wound care.
9. Demonstrate proper positioning and draping for patient procedures.
10. Demonstrate first aid for disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
11. Demonstrate the collection of specimens.
12. Locate information regarding medications.
13. Demonstrate the administration of oral and injectable medications.
14. Instruct patient in preventative health practices.
15. Assist physician with examinations.
16. Demonstrate minor specimen testing and recording of results.
17. EKG/ECG skills training instruction.
18. Demonstrate skill in goal-setting, organization, note-taking, and test-taking.
19. Knowledge of computers, keyboard, e-mail programs and use of web-based applications.
20. Use communication strategies associated with quality customer service.
21. Draft a resume that clearly communicates one’s value to an employer.
22. Contrast effective communication approaches.
23. Use listening, mirroring and parameter-setting in difficult conversations.
Clinical Requirements: Students are required to complete the 40-hour clinical in order to receive his or
her certificate of completion. The student is to provide his/her own transportation to the assigned clinical
site. The student is responsible for completing the preclinical facility legal documentation requirements.
The student will be required to attend mandatory facility in-processing and/or training and/or orientation
at times other than regularly scheduled clinical/class hours. The student will not be able to attend clinical
without required mandatory training. Failure to comply with the mandatory requirements for admission
to the affiliated facility for clinical education experience may result in administrative withdrawal from the
course. Additional clinical information will to given to students in class.
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Instructional Strategies:
Methods of Evaluation:
Clinical Medical Assistant Costs beyond Tuition
The following are the student’s responsibilities and are separate of the tuition fees. Costs may vary.
Set of black scrubs
One pair of stain resistant white shoes
One blood pressure cuff
One stethoscope
One white crew neck t-shirt
Textbook requirements
Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies, 8th Edition
by Michelle Blesi
ISBN-10: 1305110706
ISBN-13: 9781305110700
Student Workbook for Blesi’s Medical Assisting Administrative & Clinical Competencies,
8th Edition, by Michelle Blesi
ISBN-10: 1305110854
ISBN-13: 9781305110854
Delmar Learning’s Clinical Medical Assisting Pocket Guide, 1st Edition
by Michelle Heller
ISBN-10: 1133691579
ISBN-13: 9781133691570
Introduction to Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition
by Ann Ehrlich and Carol Schroeder
ISBN-10: 1133951740
ISBN-13: 9781133951742
Introduction to Medical Terminology Workbook, 3rd Edition
by Ann Ehrlich and Carol Schroeder
ISBN-10: 1133951732
ISBN-13: 9781133951735
Textbooks are available for purchase at CTC Bookstore.
Pre and Post Tests Observation
Class Discussion Assignments
Testing and Quizzes Self Evaluation
Oral Exam Completion of Project with Critique
Performance Levels Reports Final Exam
Lecture Hands on-skills practice and acquisition
Laboratory Techniques Large Group Discussions
Demonstration Small Group Discussions
1 on 1 Instruction Independent Research
Individualized Study Hands on Practice Under Supervision
Tutoring through Academic Studio
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