Certified Medical Assistant Courses | Hagerstown Community College

Certified Medical Assistant Courses

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Medical Assistants are integral team members of health care teams, and this course work prepares students to be part of physician offices that provide essential medical care to patients. Students will be eligible to take the NHA certification exam to become Certified Medical Assistants. 

Topics include:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Practical Skills for Vital Sign Collection
  • Physician Office Basic Lab Testing
     

Course requirements: 

  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Foundations of Healthcare
  • Clinical Medical Assistant I
  • Clinical Medical Assistant II
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Medical Assistant Externship

Scholarships are available and may cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to apply now, 
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Effective January 1, 2022: We have elected to require the COVID-19 vaccination as part of the Allied Health Programs’ “health requirements” to remain compliant with the requirements of our affiliates. The first vaccine series injection must be administered before classes start, January 4, with the second dose administered by February 1.