Program Manager: Robin Hovermale
Email: rhovermale@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7971
Program Description
This series of courses teaches direct patient care and preparation, ECG, phlebotomy, pharmacology, and patient safety and confidentiality. At the conclusion of an externship experience, students sit for the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential through the National Center for Competency Testing.
For this workforce training certificate program, students can request approval to transfer up to 25% of total certificate contact hours of prior learning of a Foundations and/or Medical Terminology related courses from an accredited institution. Contact Program Manager for more details.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course/s | ||
| Foundations for Healthcare Careers | ||
or ADE 646 | ESL Foundations for Healthcare Careers (90) | |
| Medical Terminology for Healthcare Careers | ||
| Clinical Medical Assistant I | ||
| Clinical Medical Assistant II | ||
| Clinical Medical Assistant Externship | ||
| Prerequisites/Co-requisites | ||
| Prerequisites: | ||
1. This program requires reading and listening in English. Not sure about your English skills? Visit frederick.edu/Testing to schedule a free Accuplacer test, then share your results with CEWD Registration at CEInfo@frederick.edu or 301.624.2888. | ||
2. Provide proof of being 18+ years of age prior to start of CAH 283. | ||
| Co-requisites: | ||
1. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card or SAF157-CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider | ||