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FF - Certified Medical Assistant - HMCA Night with optional Life Support class

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We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program!  Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the nationally recognized CCMA exam issued by the National Heathcareer Association (NHA), in just 14 weeks. Medical Assistants are in high demand in the Roanoke area. Get on your way with our career readiness resources and networking opportunities!  This is a very popular course, so act now!   

LEARN THE SKILLS:
  • Assist the physician during exams
  • Interview and educate patients
  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Administer injections
  • Data entry and scheduling

CERTIFICATION: 

Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Optional BLS card through American Heart Association valid for 2 years.


TUITION INCLUDES: 
  • Online mobile-ready textbook/workbook, learning tools, and study materials.
  • NHA online practice exams, online study guide, and fee for the CCMA exam.
  • Student kit with watch, stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff.

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • Access to a computer and Internet or transportation to campus computer labs for weekly online assignments.
  • Students will need to purchase scrubs.
  • If students attend optional clinical, students are responsible for CPR certification and required vaccines.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE:
  • Complete interest form:Interest Form
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency.
  • Demonstrate college readiness by completing the English self-assessment.
  • Demonstrate computer skills by completing one of the following:
    • Transcript showing computer class completion within last five years
 
 
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Class Details

34 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue.  
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Thu.  
  Weekly - Tue.  
  Weekly - Wed, Thu.  
  Weekly - Tue.  
  Weekly - Thu.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Health Professions Building
  Virginia Western Community College.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Paris Small  2.Lindsey Wallace  3.Holly Hill 

 

Notice

Please read:  Special Note: Students have the option to attend an Optional Life Support class 5/23/24 Fralin Rm 338. The optional clinical would consist of 130 hours over the last half of the semester in a doctor's office setting.    

Tuition: 

$3,267.00


Registration Closes On
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 06/19/2024, 07/04/2024)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
5/21/2024 - 5/21/2024 Weekly - Tue 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Paris Small  Lecture
5/22/2024 - 6/26/2024 Weekly - Wed 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Paris Small  Lecture
5/23/2024 - 5/23/2024 Weekly - Thu 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Holly Hill  Lecture
5/28/2024 - 8/13/2024 Weekly - Tue 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Holly Hill  Lecture
7/3/2024 - 8/15/2024 Weekly - Wed, Thu 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Roanoke, Health Professions Building  Map Holly Hill  Laboratory
8/20/2024 - 8/20/2024 Weekly - Tue 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College  Map Lindsey Wallace  Lecture
8/22/2024 - 8/22/2024 Weekly - Thu 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College  Map Lindsey Wallace  Lecture

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