Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Service Industry Community
Pathway
Health Sciences
Location
Ivy Tech Community College
Dual Credit Provider
Ivy Tech Community College
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Does helping in a doctor’s office to prepare patients for appointments and obtain vital signs sound interesting? Take a look at the medical assisting concentration.
This healthcare program teaches essential medical terminology and skills for clear communication and record-keeping in the healthcare field. Students learn to pronounce, spell, and understand medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols, building a strong vocabulary for use in healthcare settings. They also gain practical skills for working in medical offices, including taking vital signs, assisting with exams, and handling laboratory tasks. The program prepares students for certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, covering both clinical and administrative duties.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Pathway Sequence
Grade 10
Sophomore Year
- English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- Principles of Biomedical Science
Pathway Courses
- Principles of Healthcare
- Medical Terminology
Grade 11
Junior Year
- English
- Algebra II
- US History
- Psychology
Pathway Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
Grade 12
Senior Year
- English 111 (1 Semester)
- English Elective (1 Sem.)
- Government
- Economics
Pathway Courses
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant *Work-Based Learning Capstone
- *Required pathway courses may be taken out of sequence at the discretion of the guidance department.
- **ITCC courses are subject to change.
Potential Careers
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Front office/registration clerk
- Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Potential Certifications/Credentials
- Ivy Tech Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
