Medical Assistant
Gain the Knowledge and Skills for a Career as a Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant program at Howard Community College prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue an entry-level position in the ambulatory medical field. The 4-month hybrid program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. This program concentrates on helping you acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures in a physician's office or ambulatory care clinic.
This course includes an online component as well as mandatory skills/lab sessions, and an extensive practical internship. Digital badge eligible (DB).
Course requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Complete medical forms
- CPR certification required
- Proof of medical insurance
- Pass basic reading assessment with a score of 240 or above.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand Standard American English.
- Pass a criminal background check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
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Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Program - Theory, Skills, and Internship
The Medical Assistant program is comprised of three courses designed to prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue an entry-level position in the ambulatory medical field. This program concentrates on helping you acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures in a physician’s office or ambulatory care clinic. This course provides students with the opportunity to take the National Certification exam, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). CCMA is offered through the National Healthcare Association (NHA). The CCMA certifies that someone has the skills to perform both clinical and some administrative tasks on a healthcare setting. This course includes an online component as well as mandatory skills/ lab sessions, and an extensive practical internship 22 CEUs. Digital badge eligible (DB).
Tuition: $3,655 (includes $1,670 in fees*).
Theory
Online
May 12–Jul 30
XH-121-7674Skills
Tue, Thu, May 12–Jul 30
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Howard Hall
XH-122-7675Internship
Mon–Fri, Aug 3–Sep 3
8 a.m.–4 p.m.The MA Internship will meet for a total of 60 hrs. over four weeks. Weekly schedules are determined between the student and the internship location.
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How to Register
Requirements: high school diploma/GED, you must pass a criminal background check, have a current BLS CPR certificate, and complete health forms required for patient contact. Students must also successfully complete XH-121, XH-122, and XH123 to receive a certificate. No refund seven days prior to the start date.
To register, please email NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518-4981.