Medical Assisting AAS

Major

Medical Assisting

Degree

Medical Assisting A.A.S.

Description

The Medical Assisting Program prepares individuals to become multi-skilled practitioners qualified to provide clinical and administrative health care services under the supervision of a physician. Medical Assistants practice in a variety of clinical settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, and ambulatory care facilities. While some course requirements may be completed through day or evening classes, other courses, such as the externship, must be completed during the day. In addition to the regular admission procedure required by HCCC, the applicant must submit proof of good health by having a complete physical examination including specified laboratory procedures. Students are responsible for purchasing uniforms and shoes and paying transportation costs to externship sites. Students must also maintain professional liability insurance while on externship. Students are not compensated by the health care facilities to which they are assigned during their externship and do not replace any permanent employee. Some courses may be offered only once during an academic year. Please check with the Program Coordinator as to the availability of courses. Upon completion of the Medical Assisting Program, students are qualified to take the The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam (CCMA) that is offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a credential that is required by the State of New Jersey for the performance of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Individuals who have been found guilty of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony are not eligible to take the examination.