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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) at a Glance

Doctors and nurses are an essential part of our modern society, for they provide patient care, educate individuals about health conditions, and how to stay healthy. The WCC prepares these future essential healtcare workers in the Health Science program by providing hands-on experiences. In this program, students will learn the fundamentals of nursing and patient-centered care, body systems, common conditions, compassion, empathy, respect, active listening, infection control, medical ethics, policies and procedures, and get to explore health careers.

Principles of Healthcare

Principles of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, ani- mal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems.

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems.

Available to: Grade 11
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course will prepare students for the National Healthcare Association CCMA exam. Instruction includes taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, patient education, and assisting the physician during the exam. The collecting and preparation of laboratory specimen and basic laboratory test will be covered. Prepares for the administration of medication, venipuncture, ECG, and wound care. Provides a basic understanding of the clinical and administrative duties and responsibilities pertinent to medical offices. Includes instruction in medical correspondence and records, case histories of patients, filing, telephone procedures, appointment scheduling, receptionist duties, and processing mail. Written, verbal and nonverbal communications according to patient needs are covered as well as documentation and associated legal and ethical boundaries.

Healthcare Specialist Capstone

The capstone course will provide Healthcare students acquire additional knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of health care settings beyond a long-term care facility, including hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics.

Available to: Grade 12
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