Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program

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