Medical Assistant – Live Online (Internship Sold Separately)
In this course, we will explore the profession of medical assisting by looking at the role of the medical assistant, the importance of health records, and key terminology in the field. We will learn the fundamentals of medical assisting such as infection control and medical emergencies. Assisting with medications, helping with the different medical specialties, and working with the clinical lab are topics that will be explored.
Access Length
Schedule Varies
93 Hours Synchronous Learning / 100 Hours Online Learning
Enrollment requests submitted later than one week prior to a course launch date are subject to approval. Advertised dates do not reflect available slots in a cohort.
January 23, 2023 – May 8, 2023
7 PM – 10 PM ET
Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 28, 2023 – July 13, 2023
July 25, 2023 – November 7, 2023
September 18, 2023 – January 17, 2024
Tuition Includes:
Book(s)
Recommended Prerequisites: High School Graduate or GED holder.
Course Exam
This course prepares the student to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) national certification exam.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting
Lesson 2: The Language of Medicine
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine
Lesson 4: Physical Examination
Lesson 5: Nutrition and Health Promotion
Lesson 6: Surgical Outpatient
Lesson 7: ECG and Wave Interpretation
Lesson 8: Emergency Response
Lesson 9: Pharmacology and the Medical Assistant Role
Lesson 10: Pharmacology Part 2
Lesson 11: Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Lesson 12: Dermatology
Lesson 13: Allergy and Infectious Disease
Lesson 14: Gastroenterology
Lesson 15: Orthopedics & Rheumatology and Neurology
Lesson 16: Behavioral Health and Endocrinology
Lesson 17: Cardiology
Lesson 18: Pulmonology
Lesson 19: Urology & Male Reproduction and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lesson 20: Pediatrics and Geriatrics
Lesson 21: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory and Urinalysis
Lesson 22: Blood Collection
Lesson 23: Analysis of Blood
Lesson 24: Microbiology and Immunology
Lesson 25: Skills and Strategies
Lesson 26: Final Review / Catch-up Day / Certification Review
Instructional Strategies:
Self-Directed Study
Skills Demonstration
Methods of Evaluation:
Quizzes & Exams
Learner-Centered Activities
Instructor Biography:
Grading System:
Student must pass all quizzes, exams, and national exam (if applicable) at a passing rate to be eligible for a Certificate of Training Completion. If an internship is included in your course you will be required to complete the internship prior to receiving a Certificate of Training Completion.
Students are expected to arrive on time and participate in course discussions. Successful completion of the course of study recommends 100% attendance. If during the course period the student's attendance level drops below 80%, they will be encouraged and given the opportunity to attend the next scheduled class for the course they enrolled in. Should materials change, student is responsible for all additional cost.
Payment Plan Policy:
Students may withdraw from the program for any reason up to 1 week prior to the start of program. In this case, the student's payment plan agreement shall be rescinded. If the payment plan has begun a non-refundable administrative fee of $25.00 will be assessed and remaining funds will be returned to payer in check form by mail.
There can be no refund for the course, once the first class has been concluded; or if any course material, including the eBook, is accessed. If extenuating circumstances exist, case by case situations will be reviewed by ProTrain. If a refund is issued, the refunded amount (- a $25 processing fee) will be dependent upon books being returned in excellent condition (i.e. no writing, missing pages; ripped or damage to pages and/or binding).
Re-Admission Policy:
Any student who has dropped out of the program, or has been suspended from the program for nonattendance may be readmitted within one year by completing a personal interview with the director of education and paying any applicable fees at the time of readmission. Students who were terminated due to conduct issues are not eligible to be readmitted.
Policy on Student Conduct:
Appropriate Conduct: All students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and professional manner. Any student not conducting themselves in an orderly and professional manner, which includes use of drugs and alcohol during school hours, dishonesty, disrupting classes, use of profanity, excessive tardiness, insubordination, violation of safety rules, improper usage of lab or classroom computers, or not abiding by the school rules will lead to either probation or dismissal from classes.
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