Medical Assisting Program
Certificate of Achievement
Credential: Certified Clinical Medical Assisting, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified EKG Technician
This program is offered at our Century City location starting each fall. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to take their certification exam for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and EKG Technician (CET) through the National Healthcareer Association. The medical assistant job description is varied and broad. Medical Assistants perform many job duties to keep the offices of doctors, medical centers, and clinics running smoothly. Depending on their employer’s needs, they may perform clerical, administrative, or clinical job duties, or all three. The job description of a medical assistant also varies by office type, location, and the size of the practice.
Registration Procedures
Applications are available at the Vernon College Continuing Education office or online at www.vernoncollege.edu/fast-track. Students must complete application packets and turn in all materials associated with the application. The deadline for admission will be stated in the packet each year. An interview process will follow for all qualified applicants. Each year the program will accept 16 students.
Program Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with a GED or high school diploma
- Must be computer literate and communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and maneuver in limited spaces.
- Must have current CPR certification for healthcare providers
- No criminal convictions or probation
- Must have current vaccinations (MMR,TD, Varicella, Hepatitis B)
- Must take reading, writing and math portions of accuplacer
- Must sign all forms regarding confidentiality and general releases