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Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)
Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)
at Alvin Community College
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ACC's Clinical Medical Assistant program offers a comprehensive learning experience through classroom instruction followed by an off-site externship. Designed for busy adults, classes are held in the evenings. The CMA program includes 144 hours of classroom lectures. General topics in the program include:
- basic anatomy and physiology;
- medical terminology;
- basic medical diseases, proper communication, documentation &
- procedures for working with patients;
- wound care;
- basic first aid;
- specimen collection;
- basic pharmacology and medication administration;
- basic patient education protocol;
- how to obtain an EKG;
- customer service and resume writing
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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The ACC CMA program is open to any person at least 18 years old at the start of the course, along with the following requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English
- Have a basic understanding of computers and access to email
- Be physically able to stand for prolonged periods and maneuver in limited spaces
- Be able to push/pull/lift 50+ pounds
- Visit the CEWD Healthcare page for the Viewpoint Screening and the application process, which will require:
- Pass a criminal background check
- Be current in health care vaccinations
- CEWD Physical form completed
- Have a current CPR/BLS certification
- Read and understand HB1508 requirements for the licensing path