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Course Description

Clinical Medical Assisting II: Clinical Theory and Skills Lab II | Learn introductory laboratory procedures and functions, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards related to laboratory operations. In lab sessions, focus on quality control, preanalytical accessioning and processing, performing venipuncture procedures, urinalysis, basic microbiology, point of care testing, and other diagnostic procedures that are performed in the physicians; office or outpatient setting. Students are required to practice selected procedures on each other during college laboratory under instructor supervision. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. CEUs issued. $1,362 includes $402 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-305: Clinical Medical Assistant I. 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

Apply safety and regulatory guidelines in the Medical Laboratory to include CLIA testing and perform quality checks on point of care testing equipment to ensure accuracy of results; State the purpose of the different departments within a clinical medical laboratory such as chemistry, urinalysis, microbiological, hematology, immunology, and immunohematology; Discuss processing and accessioning of blood and non-blood specimens within a clinical laboratory to include storage, handling, documentation of patient information and transporting; Perform venipuncture and collection procedures of non-blood specimens to include basic hematological testing, urine testing, basic microbiology and point of care testing; Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to blood, other body fluids, needle sticks, and chemicals; Recall the classifications of medications to include indications for use, desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions; Demonstrate correct dosage calculations of medication for administration; Demonstrate clinical communication, infection control, and vital measurements in a clinical setting.  

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Clinical Medical Assisting II
Type
Hybrid
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Nov 04, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Nov 04, 2026 to Jan 28, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
5:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Nov 05, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
5:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Type
Hybrid
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2027 to Jan 27, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
5:30PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2027 to Jan 28, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
60.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 03, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 03, 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. No class Nov. 23
Section Title
Clinical Medical Assisting II
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2027 to Mar 18, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Feb 04, 2027 to Apr 24, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 1:15PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2027 to Mar 20, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 01, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 1:15PM
Dates
Apr 03, 2027 to Apr 17, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
60.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2027
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2027

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 March 25 and 27.
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