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
Learn more at the Certified Medical Assistant Information Session
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 Jefferson's Bachelor of Science in Health Professions Management (BS-HPM) program.
Curriculum
| Semester I |
Credit Hours | Course Number |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Medical Assisting |
3 | MA 100 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
2 |
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