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Course Description

Clinical Medical Assisting I: Clinical Theory and Skills Lab I| Learn the theory and skills necessary to function in the medical setting as a clinical medical assistant. Focus theoretical applications on the entire life span, including health, health promotion, wellness and illness. Apply learned concepts in the college lab, including electrocardiogram, medication preparation and administration, preparing for and assisting with procedures, obtaining vital signs, and the practice of aseptic technique. Students must practice selected skills on each other during college lab under instructor supervision. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. CEUs issued. $1,675 includes $594 fee. Note: Students must be 18 years old. Corequisites: CMA-303: Medical Assisting Externship, CMA-304: Intro to Healthcare: Anatomy and Physiology, and Personability for Healthcare Workers, and CMA-306: Clinical Medical Assisting II. For additional requirements visit https://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/job-training/certified-clinical-medical-assisting/. Note: Additional cost for burgundy scrubs and white shoes, exam fee not included.

Learner Outcomes

Perform vital signs and other physical measurements from pediatric through adult patients; Demonstrate infection control procedures, medical asepsis and sterilization; Describe the chain of infection, including; mode of transmission, source of transmission, types of infectious agent, susceptibility and compromised host; Discuss the state of the infectious process, such as: indication, prodromal, acute, declining and convalescent; Document medical information in the patient record,Demonstrate medical  competencies including wound care, ear and eye care, immunization, and Ob-Gyn procedures within the medical assistant scope of care.  

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Clinical Medical Assistant I
Section Schedule
Aug 26, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Aug 26, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Aug 26, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
5:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Aug 27, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
60.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $1,665.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $584.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 25, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 25, 2026
Instructors
  • Tammy Valko

Section Notes

Note: Section 901 is hybrid with mandatory face to face meetings from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 5:30pm-9:45pm on Thursdays at Arnold campus.
Section Title
Clinical Medical Assistant I
Section Schedule
Nov 05, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Nov 05, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Nov 05, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 1:15PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 1:15PM
Dates
Dec 05, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2027 to Jan 28, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jan 09, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
60.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $1,665.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $584.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Ruthann Devine

Section Notes

Note: Section 902 is hybrid with mandatory face to face meetings from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Saturdays at Arnold campus. No class Nov. 26, 28, Dec. 24, 26, 31, and Jan. 2
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