Practicum in Health Science - CMA

(Enrollment Based) TECC

Course No. CTPM

Semesters: 2; Credit: 2

Grade: 12

Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology, Health Science Theory, and Biology - 12^th grade and provide own transportation to outside cooperating entity.

The course content includes developing the skills to assist physicians with exams, take vital signs, practice aseptic technique, interview patients for medical history, provide proper medical documentation, perform clinical procedures, use aseptic laboratory techniques and protocols, understand and use medical terminology and understand and use office procedures including HIPPA, OSHA, medical insurance billing and medical coding. Students will gain valuable knowledge to prepare them to handle both the clinical duties and administrative responsibilities in a variety of healthcare settings. All students will become certified in American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED. Students who successfully complete the course and are on track to graduate will have the opportunity to sit for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam offered by the National Healthcare Association. @TECC Additional fees may be associated with this class.