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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

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The average Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) salary in New York, NY is $46,400 as of November 23, 2022, and the range typically falls between $42,800 and $50,100. The US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 16% (much faster than average) job growth for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants between 2021 and 2031.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistants are vital members of any healthcare team and perform a variety of tasks that include phlebotomy, EKGs, assisting medical staff with procedures, injections, and administering medication, and maintaining electronic health records of patients.   Upon completion of this eight-course program, participants can sit for the NHA’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification exam.

The recommended concurrent schedule of courses is:

First Semester:

Second Semester:

Total: $4,605

 

You can register for these classes as you go or call the office at 718-631-6343 to enroll in the program!

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There are 7 courses in this program

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Computer Readiness: Word, Powerpoint, Excel

This course is an intense hands-on how-to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Add to or sharpen your software skill set. Applicable to all office administrative job opportunities.

This is an In-Person class.

Professional Development
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Medical Terminology & Body Systems

This is the foundational course to learn the language of medicine, using word parts and the basics of anatomy and physiology to understand the most common diseases, treatments, procedures, and acceptable abbreviations.
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Electronic Health Records (EHR)

This course provides students with hands-on skill building exercises utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) from SpringCharts. Attention is directed at clinical data entry and documentation review of patient medical and surgical history, Hx and PE, ROS, progress notes, Op report, lab test results, prescriptions and more.
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Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

This is an in-person, on-campus course, and students must be fully vaccinated.

This CPR Certification course is a 8-hour American Heart Association certified class that provides all of the requirements for health care provider and professional rescuer, which includes adult, child, infant CPR,rescue breathing, and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). AHA requires a "pass" grade on skills, exam, and minimum of 84 score on written exam to qualify for certification. Dress comfortably.

Required Textbook to be read prior to class: American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Providers (latest edition).

Courses that require CPR:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • EKG Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Hemodialysis Technician
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Emergency Room Technician
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
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Phlebotomy Technician

Pre-/Co-Requisites

AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)(Must be AHA CPR certification)

(8-hour American Heart Association for health care provider and professional rescuer, which includes adult, child, infant CPR, rescue breathing, and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) course)

or valid AHA certification in this course.

Obtain the introductory skills to secure an entry-level position. Learn various methods of blood collection through venipuncture, capillary puncture and, existing intravascular devices. Emphasizes use of anticoagulants, the order of draw and, procedures for obtaining and processing specimens. Safety considerations for all health care professionals and patients discussed. Registrants should purchase stethoscope, B/P cuff and non-latex gloves.

The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO's, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2024.

This program prepares learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Learners will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Topics in this course include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist.

Textbook-
Hartman's Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician, 2e
ISBN 978-1604251654

Workbook-
Workbook for Hartman's Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician 2e
ISBN 978- 1604251661

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EKG Technician

Pre-/Co-Requisite:

AHX-100 Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)(Must be AHA CPR certification)

(8-hour American Heart Association for health care provider and professional rescuer, which includes adult, child, infant CPR, rescue breathing, and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) course)

*or valid AHA certification in this courses.

Introduction to cardiac anatomy and terminology, recognition of cardiac emergencies, obtaining 12-lead ECG or EKG tracing and basic rhythm interpretation.

EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician's offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.

This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.

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Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures

Pre or Corequisite:

  • MBX126-Medical Terminology & Body Systems
  • MBX005-Electronic Health Records, E.H.R.
  • MBX003-Computer Readiness Course

This course will be taught 100% remote via distance learning. We use a variety of modalities such as Zoom, Edmodo, McGraw Hill Connect, chat tools, email, and others.

The objective of the MAAP course is to supplement the Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) program and round out students administrative assisting skills required for the NHA CCMA certifying examination. Students in the CCMA program will learn the concepts needed to function as both clinical and administrative medical assistants. However, this course will focus entirely on the administrative functions of medical assisting. Topics covered include the basics of professionalism, communication skills, legal and ethical issues, health insurance, practice management and an introduction to basic medical coding. The focus of this course is the day-to-day operation of the medical office: telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, use of technology in the medical office, and management of practice finances. This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded introduction to medical administration so that a student can gain the necessary skills required to obtain a medical office assistant position or supplement a clinical medical assisting position. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be prepared to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) examination.
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Medical Assistant
Median Salary

$44,420 *

The median salary in the New York metropolitan area is $44,420, in New York State $43,830, and $42,000 in the United States*.

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Also called Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Chiropractor Assistant, Doctor's Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

*Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (USBLS OEWS)

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This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

🚪 Openings

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.