The Medical Assistant Program is a 308 lecture hour and 50 clinical hour program that prepares individuals for entry level jobs as a medical assistant in medical and institutional settings. Students will learn to prepare patients for orders under supervision of physician and nursing staff, perform office duties, administer treatments, and comply with federal and state regulatory agency laws and regulations. Upon completion of this program students will be able to perform all the duties required in the medical office setting. Students are also prepared to take the certification exam offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) for both Medical Assistant and EKG. The program consists of lecture and lab hours followed by an internship in a local clinic setting. CPR for Healthcare Providers is required. The internship is included in the cost of the course. Students are responsible for textbook(s) and supplies.  STUDENTS CAN OPT OUT OF CLINICAL

POFM 1006          Medical Secretary
HPRS 1004          Basic Health Profession Skills
HPRS 1005          Medical Law/Ethics
MDCA 1052         MA Laboratory Procedures
ECRD 1011          Electrocardiography
MDCA 1009         Anatomy/Physiology
MDCA 1048         Pharmacology/Administration
MDCA 1060         Clinical--CLINICAL ROTATION NOT INCLUDED IN BELOW DATES
**Clinical rotations are typically conducted Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no guarantee of the location that the student will attend. Students may have to travel up to 60 miles one way to a facility for clinical rotation. STUDENTS CAN OPT OUT OF CLINICAL

• • JCC - Student Center - Continuing Education
    TBA
    
    Time: 11:00AM-5:00PM, Tues. Wed. Thurs.
    Instructor: Staff

Completed Hill College Continuing Education Registration Form
Must be 18+ years of age to start the program
High School Diploma or Transcript/GED Certificate
Valid Driver License or State Identification Card
Social Security Card
Immunizations (TDAP, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TB Skin Test, Influenza)
CPR for Healthcare providers
Pass Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Background Check