League City Medical Assistant School - South Shore uses the NHA Medical Assistant CCMA study guide as the primary textbook, provided at no extra cost to students. The program prepares students for an 80-hour externship at a local medical practice, a requirement for receiving the certificate of completion. Covered topics include Infection Control, Patient Intake, Vital Signs, Anatomy and Physiology, Neurology, Eye and Ear Care, Patient Scheduling, Orthopedic Medicine, Medication Administration, and Pharmacology. Students can choose their externship location or be placed by the school.