Courses

Clinical Medical Assistant

Mced Career College

Clinical Medical Assistant
9 months / 36 weeks / 720 hours = 44 credit hours

This program prepares graduates for both the administrative and clinical office.  This program will provide the graduate with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as medical assistants.  Since medical assistants are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures, they are capable of filling a variety of positions.

In recent years, the Medical Assisting profession has become indispensable to the healthcare field.  Not only have doctors offices become more reliant on medical assistants, but their administrative skills are being requested by hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, as well as medical supply businesses, home health agencies, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies.

Labor Market Information published by the State Employment Development Department, estimates that the number of jobs for Medical Assistants is expected to grow more than twice as fast as the average because of expected growth in the health services industry. In fact, Medical Assistants is one of the fastest growing jobs in California.

This program will prepare the student for eligibility to become certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).   Also, this program will prepare the student to become CPR and First Aid certified through the American Red Cross.

Class Schedule
Entry Level Career & Path Opportunities

Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant,  Medical Records Clerk, Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Receptionist

The Internship

This program will consist of an internship that will provide practical experience and can also serve as an avenue for graduates to become employed.

Course Duration
Introduction to Microcomputer Concepts, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
60 hrs / 4 qtr. credit hours

Medical Office Procedures/Terminology I

60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Medical Office Procedures/Terminology II
60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Medical Manager  -  Medical Billing Software
60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Introduction to Medical Laboratory
60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Introduction to Hematology/Phlebotomy and

Electrocardiographs (EKG)
60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Sterilization and Instrument Identification

60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Nutrition in Health and Disease 

60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

60 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Internship  -  Practical Experience / Job Search

120 hrs /4 qtr. credit hours

Total 720 hrs /44 qtr. credit hours