Course DescriptionThe Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate series will train students through lectures, hands-on activities, skills assessments, and mock scenarios. Students will learn to:
Help the physician with patient examinations
Take patient history and measure vital signs
Give patient injections as directed by the physician
Schedule patient appointments
Prepare blood for laboratory tests
Practice within the standard of care for a Medical Assistant
Perform first aid procedures
Prepare a patient for procedures and/or treatments
Maintain medication and vaccine/immunization records
Perform Electrocardiography: obtain a 12-lead ECG
Assist with minor surgery and suturing
Comply with Local, State and Federal privacy standards
Medical Assistant students are required to wear black scrubs and closed-toe shoes to every class session.
Textbook Information:
You may purchase these books from the bookstore on your campus or from whatever vendor you choose. However, to ensure you have the correct version we encourage you to purchase from the the links below.
Sherpath for MA that includes the eBook
Title: Kinn's The Medical Assistant, 13e
ISBN: 978-0-323-39877-0
Sherpath for MA that includes the eBook + black & white print copy Title: Kinn's The Medical Assistant 13e
ISBN: 978-0-323-48072-7
Students will need to purchase scantron forms from the bookstore before the midterm and final course exams. For a list of additonal expenses for the CMA course - click here.
Books are also required for Computers in the Medical Office - click on links to your left for details.
Please click here for information on how to sign up for the NHA certification exam.
For further information, please contact CE Healthcare.
Send an email to schedule an individual adivising session. Is this course for you?Medical Assistant Certificate Series Courses and Fees:
Medical Assistant Basic and Advanced (134 hours, $2,000)
Computers in the Medical Office (32 hours, $220)
Health Career Success (24 hours, $99)
Medical Assistant Externship at a local healthcare facility (160 hours, $500)
Liability Insurance (varies $5-$13 | non-refundable)
Required textbooks (approx. $390)
Certification: Certificate of completion will be awarded after successful completion of the courses and externship. Graduates are also qualified for optional certification as a Medical Assistant by the National Healthcareer Association.
CMA Training Pre-admission ApplicationClick here for application
and then submit completed application forms, vaccine printout from ArcPoint Labs (new process as of January 6, 2017) and copies of your ID and Basic Life Support card to the CE Healthcare office located at the Courtyard Center, Ste. 425. You may submit it by fax: 972-985-3782 | email: cehealthcare@collin.edu | mail: 4800 Preston Park Blvd | Courtyard Center, Ste. 425, Plano, TX 75093 | personal delivery. We will not review your application while you wait. Ready for Externship?Once you have completed all courses above it is time to submit your application for externship - please click here to find out more about the externship options and the application. Our staff will review your application and assign you to one of our local healthcare providers.
TestimonialsThanks from student Iyan Muchene -
Thank you so much Lynn Hunter for everything..The conclusion of the interview was great now I can start with the externship ...
My happiness goes to the department of health science @ courtyard center
Thank you for all you do for the students ....
Bye,
Iyan thank you kindly | 