Description:
*Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.
This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes, among other things, preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy, and the cardiac life cycle.
This program also includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on labs, and an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet other requirements.
Details:
- Phlebotomy and Pharmacology concepts
- Proper use and administration of medications
- Taking and documenting vital signs
- Cardiology including proper lead placements
- Professional workplace behavior
- Ethics and legal aspects of healthcare
Individuals who are eager to start a new career in the healthcare industry, and would like to work in physician offices, clinics, or outpatient facilities.
Participants must possess minimum a 10-grade level math and reading skills as well. Participants must also be High School graduates, or students who are on track to have their high school diploma or GED.
Note: Participants must be at least 18 years old to sit for the national certification exam after completing this course
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam information is for reference purposes only and is not included in the course fee.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
www.nhanow.com
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Exam Cost: $155.00
1) 150 questions 2) 3 hours to complete
Mr. Doug Best
Douglas Best has also worked as an instructor for the US Army, Humana Government, The University of Texas at Brownsville, Texas Southmost College, Cengage Publishing, Thomson Publishing, and Condensed Curriculum. Previously, Mr. Best was the director of Medical Continuing Education at The University of Texas at Brownsville developing a variety of vocational medical programs. Specifically, he has taught online medical classes at over 2000 educational facilities worldwide through Cengage publishing. Mr. Best has also served as a City Councilman, Mayor Pro Tempore, Board member for the Alamo Area Council of Governments, Foundation Board Member for Coastal Bend College, Board Member for South Texas CASA, Board Member for Building and Standards Commission, Brownsville, Texas and Member of Abatements Board Port Isabel, Texas.
Note: If you are applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, then please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599. The loan amount you note in the application cannot exceed the open enrollment fee noted on our website. The minimum for the loans must be $500.00. Some service charges may apply.
Please email continuinged@utrgv.edu once you have been approved by your loan provider so we may certify your loan.
Edinburg Course Information
Lecture: Mondays and Wednesdays
Labs: Saturdays
Dates:
February 6, 2023 - May 13, 2023
Labs: March 18 & 25, April 15, 22, & 29, & May 13, 2023
Times:
Lecture: 6 p.m - 9:30 p.m
Labs: 9 a.m - 4:30 p.m
Format:
In-class
Location:
Lecture & Labs:
Edinburg CESS Building
Instructor:
Anne Garza
Cost:
$ 2,999
Brownsville Course Information
TBA
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Format:
Location:
Lecture & Labs: In-Class
Brownsville St. Joseph Academy
Instructor:
TBA
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