Prepares the student to sit for the CCMA certification exam. Medical Assistants are versatile to the members of the medical team, skilled in completing both clinical and administrative tasks. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for postsecondary education and or employment in the Medical Assistant Industry. A Medical Assistant functions under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider like a MD, DO, APRN, PA, etc. Plays a crucial role in the outpatient settings. These include but are not limited to physicians offices, hospital outpatient clinics, urgent care settings, diagnostic centers ( radiology, lab, sleep centers, etc. ) and same day surgical departments. They are responsible for assisting with patient care and procedures, administering medications, documenting routine office laboratory and diagnostic procedures, as well as performing administrative medical office tasks and coding and billing. Students will learn : Medical terminology, Administritive skills for Medical offices, Ethics and professionalism, Insurance claims, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.