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Workforce Solutions offers Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course

Northeast State’s Workforce Solutions is offering a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) course beginning August 25, 2020.

Northeast State’s Workforce Solutions is offering a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) course beginning August 25, 2020.

This 14-week hybrid course delivers lectures via ZOOM virtual classroom on Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Laboratory meetings are scheduled for on-ground meeting occurring on Monday evenings, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Regional Center for Health Professions, 300 W. Main St. in Kingsport.

The CCMA hybrid course goes live August 25.

Fee for the course is $995. A registration meeting is scheduled for August 17 to ensure all required paperwork has been submitted. An appointment is required.

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. Typical tasks include:

  • Recording patient history and personal information
  • Measuring vital signs, such as blood pressure
  • Assisting with patient examinations
  • Giving injections or medications as directed by the physician
  • Scheduling patient appointments
  • Preparing blood samples for laboratory tests
  • Entering patient information into medical records

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says employment in this field is projected to grow more than 20 percent through 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Individuals interested in starting a medical field career in the medical field or those looking to develop skills may benefit from this program. The program fee includes the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam.

For more information and how to register for this class, contact Workforce Solutions at 423.354.5353 or rzmoody@northeaststate.edu.

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