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Students will be trained to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. The program includes 140 hours of instruction and laband concludes with a required clinical externship opportunity ata local healthcare provider.  \nThe clinical externship* is required for program completion.  \nShelton State Community College Workforce Development  \nPlease scan QR code or visit [sheltonstate.edu/med-tech](sheltonstate.edu/med-tech)[ ](sheltonstate.edu/med-tech)for dates and times.  \nCLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT  \n140 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS WITH A CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP  \n160 CLINICAL HOURS  \nINSTRUCTION AND REVIEW TOPICS  \n• Preparing patients for examination and treatment  \n• Routine laboratory procedures  \n• Diagnostic testing  \n• Technical aspects of phlebotomy  \n• Cardiac life cycle  \n• Phlebotomy  \n• Pharmacology  \n• Proper use and administration of medications  \n• Taking and documenting vital signs Cardiology (including proper lead placements)  \n• Professional workplace behavior  \n• Ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare  \nTo be eligible for the clinical externship, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit health immunization records and may need to submit a physician’s statement of health. Students may also need to submit to a thorough background check and drug screening, and meet other requirements.  \nNote: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. A highschool diploma or GED is required for all medical technician programs.  \nFEE**: $2,899 (textbooks included) WIOA Approved  \n**Additional costs include health immunizations and exam fees. Health immunization costs vary; the fee for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam is $160.  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.  \n205.391.2482 • [workforce@sheltonstate.edu](workforce@sheltonstate.edu) • [sheltonstate.edu](sheltonstate.edu)  \nItisthe policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Shelton State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no personshall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion,maritalstatus,disability, gender, age,oranyotherprotectedclassasdefinedbyfederalandstatelaw, beexcludedfromparticipation,deniedbenefits,orsubjectedtodiscriminationunderanyprogram,activity, oremployment.","cbCaigw8tey5m1Mp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigw8tey5m1Mp","pdf",406985,"English","# Program purpose and training\n## Curriculum hours and required externship\n## Instruction and review topics\n## Eligibility and completion requirements\n## Certification exam and admission requirement\n## Fees and additional costs","[{\"question\":\"How many instructional hours and how many clinical hours are included in the program?\",\"answer\":\"The program includes 140 hours of instruction and lab work, plus 160 clinical hours through a required clinical externship.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the instruction and review portion?\",\"answer\":\"Topics include preparing patients, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy (including technical aspects and cardiac life cycle), pharmacology, proper medication use and administration, and taking and documenting vital signs, as well as professional behavior and ethics/legal aspects.\"},{\"question\":\"What requirements must students meet to be eligible for the clinical externship?\",\"answer\":\"Students must successfully complete the 140-hour program and submit health immunization records; additional documents may be needed, and students may have to complete background checks, drug screening, and other requirements.\"}]","Clinical Medical Assistant - Program Overview | PDF",1791036191]