Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are prepared to function as multi-skilled workers in different healthcare settings.
Medical assistants manage office responsibilities in physicians' offices, clinics, medical departments in industry and government, and other ambulatory care centers. Graduates prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, obtain specimens, and administer medications under the supervision of a physician. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination.
Funds may be available for eligible students through the CSM Foundation which has been made possible from generous donations from organizations and individuals who wish to provide financial assistance to our students. This workforce training certificate is also an eligible program for the Workforce Sequence Scholarship.
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These multiskilled professionals perform a wide range of patient care and administrative responsibilities throughout the healthcare field.
The CCMA to RMA Pathway is a seamless progression that enables students to quickly break into and advance in a rewarding career in medical assisting.
Students who complete CSM’s CCMA workforce training certificate and earn the NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential will receive academic credit through the certification verification process for the following courses:
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