Certified Medical Assistant Academy
Overview
Medical Assistants provide administrative and clinical support in a variety of health care settings for patients. This program is a combination of formal education and clinical experience to prepare students to have a competitive edge as an entry-level Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
PROGRAM LENGTH
9 months
Priority Deadline
Fall 2019: May 1, 2019
Regular DEADLINE
Fall 2019: June 7, 2019
The Certified Medical Assistant program offers a premium education with experiential learning to train students as highly-skilled medical assistants in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, physicians' offices, and other health organizations. This curriculum is designed for full-time students which include a built-in externship within a Jefferson University Physician Ambulatory practice for 12 weeks.
The Certified Medical Assistant Academy program will cover the following:
- Administrative Procedures
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Procedures
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Psychology
Upon completion of courses, graduates will take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association. Credits earned through this program are applicable to a bachelor’s degree.
Curriculum
| Semester I |
Credit Hours | Course Number |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Medical Assisting |
3 | MA 100 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
3 |
MA 103 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
MA 102 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
MA 101 |
| Semester II | Credit Hours | Course Number |
|---|---|---|
Psychology for MA |
4 | MA 110 |
Communication |
4 |
MA 106 |
Clinical Procedures I |
4 |
MA 104A |
| Administrative Procedures | 3 | MA 105 |
Clinical Procedures II |
4 |
MA 104B |
Application Process
Application Fee: $50.00. The fee is non-refundable.
Tuition Fee (2018-19): $12,240
Fall 2019 Priority Application Deadline: May 1, 2019
Fall 2019 Application Deadline: June 7, 2019
Minimum Requirement:
10th grade math and reading level
TABE testing is required and if needed, a basic skills review program is offered.
Contact Us
Teodoro Rios
Program Director
Phone: (215) 503-5466
Email: Teodoro.Rios@jefferson.edu
Jasmine Lee, M.A.
Admissions Counselor
Phone: (215) 503-4402
Email: Jasmine.Lee@jefferson.edu