Clinical Medical Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective:
Description: The Clinical Medical Assistant course aims to equip students with the knowledge,
skills, and hands-on experience necessary to perform clinical and administrative tasks in a
healthcare setting, supporting physicians and ensuring quality patient care. Clinical Medical
Assistants work in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health
practitioners, with responsibilities that vary depending on the setting and specialty. Their primary
duties include recording patient histories, measuring vital signs, assisting with examinations,
and preparing patients for diagnostic procedures. They also administer injections, draw blood,
perform EKGs, maintain sterile environments, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
They may also provide patient instruction on medications, diets, or aftercare, as well as remove
stitches and support physicians in a variety of clinical tasks. Clinical students have the option of
participating in an externship but it is not required.

Competencies to be achieved:

• Medical Terminology - Learn roots, prefixes, and suffixes to accurately understand,
  communicate, and document patient information.


• Professional Development - Build accountability, etiquette, critical thinking, time management,
  customer service, and career readiness skills.


• Compliance Standards - Complete OSHA and HIPAA training with quizzes to ensure safe
  practice and patient data privacy.


• Anatomy & Systems - Study body structure and function across major systems, including
  nervous, sensory, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic/immune,
  digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive.


• Communication & Records - Handle phone and written communications, schedule patients,
  and maintain medical records and EHR documentation using MOSS simulations.


• Infection Control - Apply medical asepsis, hand hygiene, PPE, sterilization, instrument
  processing, and transmission-based precautions.


• Vital Signs & Exam Prep - Measure height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood
  pressure and prepare patients and rooms for examinations.


• Pharmacology & Injections - Learn medication fundamentals, dosage calculations, and
  administer oral medications, injections, and immunizations with correct documentation.

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition ($4,000) + Exam Fee ($200) + LMS/Cengage Fee ($300) = $4,500

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included
in tuition): An e-book is provided through the learning platform.

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in
tuition): A computer and reliable access to the internet are required. Specific technology
requirements are listed here: https://medcertify.com/admissions-academic-programs/

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification:
-Name: Lori Brow
-Email: LoriB@MedCertify.com
-Phone number: 502-909-0316

F. Direct Website link to the program: https://medcertify.com/programs/clinical-medical-
assistant/

G. Additional information:

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the
  occupation:


• Other requirements needed: Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED (Graduate
  Educational Development) or a home school state issued certificate. Prospective students must
  submit an application for enrollment and sign an enrollment agreement once approved. If
  students in a clinical program choose to participate in an optional externship, they are required
  to obtain “Healthcare Provider” CPR as it is required at most healthcare facilities.

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://medcertify.com/cancellation-refund-policy/ For students seeking a refund of tuition:
Refunds are based on the amount of tuition paid, fees not included in tuition are non-refundable.
Administrative fee of $400 will be deducted from the refund amount. All refunds will be made
within 30 days of the receipt of electronic submission. 

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation
for each:

• 
  Industry Recognized: Yes, students have the option for sitting for the Clinical Medical
  Assistant exam through three nationally recognized certifying bodies
  Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: NAHP, NHA, or AMCA.


• 
  Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes: Pursuing higher-level certifications or
  education after becoming a CMA is helpful for moving into more specialized or leadership roles.
  Many CMAs also go on to earn nursing degrees.


• 
  Career Pathway: Clinical Medical Assistant


• 
  Portable: Yes (Explain): Certifying bodies of NAHP, NHA, or AMCA are nationally recognized
  and the student is able to choose which exam they’d like to sit for based on demand in their
  local labor market.


• 
  Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or
  school). No: The curriculum is not accredited.
  Accrediting Agency and link to website: N/A

J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a
postsecondary credential: 92%

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