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
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- JCC - Student Center - Continuing Education
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Time: 11:00AM-5:00PM, Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Instructor: Staff
- JCC - Student Center - Continuing Education
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
Job Training and Workforce Partnerships Office
Johnson County Campus
2112 Mayfield Parkway
Student Center
Cleburne, TX 76033
817.760.5820
ceinfo@hillcollege.edu
Hill County Campus
112 Lamar Dr.
Cafeteria Building, Suite 77 B
Hillsboro, TX 76645
817.760.5820
ceinfo@hillcollege.edu