Course Offerings
Medical Assisting Certification
Medical Assisting Certification
Incoming Summer of 9th Grade:
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Why Become a Medical Assistant?
- Average Salary $37,000.00 or $18.00/hour
- About 104,000 openings for medical assistants are projected each year over the next decade www.BLS.gov
Clinical Medical Assistants have a variety of job responsibilities inclusive of medical and administrative tasks depending on State Law. Some common tasks of a CMAC include; taking a patient’s history, preparing an examination room, assisting physicians during examinations, preparing, and transporting specimens, preparing a patient for an EKG, filing and front desk responsibilities. Since a clinical medical assistant works with the public, appearance and respect for confidentiality is important. Certified Medical Assistants may advance to other positions through experience or additional training.
Certifications
Upon completing the Patient Care Pathway, students will be eligible to take certification exams such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). This certification can help students secure employment in the healthcare industry and provide them with valuable assets for their future careers.