Medical Assistant Program
Issued by
University of Utah
This program prepares students to advance their career as an effective medical assistant in a clinical setting. The Medical Assisting program includes 492 hours of curriculum and approximately 26.5 hours of in-person labs. At the end of the program, students will participate in a 180-hour Clinical Externship. This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Skills
- Basic Anatomy
- Basic Microsoft Excel
- Basic Microsoft Word
- Clinical Patient Care
- Computer Fundamentals
- EKG Testing
- Healthcare And Patient Advocacy
- Healthcare Documentation
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Healthcare Structures
- Mastering Medical Language
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Finances
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Word Building
- Microsoft Office Training
- Phlebotomy
- Routine Patient Care
Earning Criteria
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The Medical Assisting program includes 492 hours of curriculum and approximately 26.5 hours of in-person labs. At the end of the program, students will participate in a 180-hour Clinical Externship.
Standards
A multi-skilled health professional focused on clinical procedures in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
Indicates that someone is able to perform clerical duties to keep a healthcare office running smoothly.