Medical Assistant (Northern Virginia Community College)

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Keywords

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Project

Health eWorkforce

Authors

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Reference Material

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Northern Virginia Community College

Industry Partner

Department of Labor

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This program prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Instruction includes preparing students to help with patient examinations, laboratory and phlebotomy skills, EKG, vitals and proper patient documentation.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate
Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization