Nursing Degrees: Certified Medical Assistant
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LPN to ASN (coming soon)
Certified Medical Assistant
Program: Nursing
Degree Type: Certificate of Competence
Under the umbrella of the Nursing/Allied Health Career Ladder are Certificates enabling individuals to gain the education and training needed for entry to various nursing-related professions. Grade C or better is required in all courses for a certificate or degree in Allied Health, unless stipulated otherwise.
Certified Medical Assistant (CO)
Prepares individuals as certified Medical Assistants. Includes preparation for National Certification Exam as a Medical Assistant. Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) are highly versatile healthcare professionals who bridge the gap between clinical patient care and administrative office management. Because they handle both sides of an ambulatory practice, they are vital to keeping clinics running smoothly.
Grade C or better is required in all courses for the certificate
First Semester
- BIOL 100, Human Biology, 3credits
- HLTH 125, Survey of Medical Terminology, 1 credit
Second Semester
- MEDA 100, Medical Assisting, 6 credits
For more information about this program, students are encouraged to schedule an academic advising session by:
Phone: 808 984 3306
Appointments: UH STAR Balance
Email: uhmc.advising@hawaii.edu
Faculty:
Jeff Scharnhorst, MDiv, RN
jds6@hawii.edu