Medical Assistant - Hagerstown Community College

Medical Assistant from Hagerstown Community College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Assistant is a career-oriented program that prepares students to work primarily in ambulatory care settings under the direction of a physician. The program is comprised of clinical and non-clinical components, with lecture as well as competency based experiences in performing administrative and clinical procedures. General education and program requirements are designed for students interested in pursuing management positions within physician offices. There is also a non-compensated externship experience in which students work in an actual ambulatory care setting. Externship sites may have their own requirements that students must meet prior to their externship experience. Medical assistant degree students must maintain a grade of "C" or better in all required courses. Students must provide appropriate health records that include a history and physical, required immunizations, and a negative TB test prior to externship. Students must also have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification as well as First Aid certification and meet the program's technical standards. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists national certification exam in medical assisting.* * In order to sit for the American Medical Technologists national certification exam in medical assisting, graduates must have proof of High School diploma or G.E.D. View more details on Hagerstown Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.