CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT The Certified Medical Assistant Program delivers foundational skills in administrative and clinical duties that enable students to function as integral team members within a physician’s office. Students learn essential competencies surrounding patient interactions, patient care, lab collection procedures, and patient teaching.
PROGRAM
CAREER Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical functions within hospitals, doctors’ offices, and healthcare clinics. ä $35,850 median salary ä 18% projected growth over the next decade [source: 2020 bls.gov/ooh]
• National Healthcare Association Medical Assistant Certification
• 224 hours of course work that is typically completed in 30 to 34 weeks • 100-hour clinical externship • $4,000 for program cost • Vaccines required
www.hagerstowncc.edu/cma
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