Instructors must possess an academic degree relevant to what they are teaching and at least onelevel above the level at which they teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or whenequivalent experience is established.If a faculty member holds a master’s degree or higher in a discipline or subfield other than that inwhich he or she is teaching, that faculty member must have completed a minimum of 18 graduatecredit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach. Instructors teaching in graduate programsshould hold the terminal degree determined by the discipline and have a record of research,scholarship, or achievement appropriate for the graduate program.
The objective of the Medical Assistant Certificate program is to prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. This program concentrates on helping you acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing clinical and administrative procedures in a medical office or ambulatory care setting. Prior to or upon graduation from the program, you may be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants, the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) examination given by the American Medical Technologists, the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) examination given by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination given by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) examination given by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). A choice of one of these national credentialing exams is included as part of your program and expected to be completed during MA295 Medical Assisting Externship and Evaluation. Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information. Refer to the Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams section for additional program disclosure information. Workplace duties may include taking medical histories, scheduling appointments, answering telephones, collecting specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, venipuncture, electrocardiograms, and preparing and administering medications. You may also explain treatment procedures to patients and assist the physician during examinations. Clinical Experiences The program blends online coursework with on-ground experiences. You will need to complete clinical experiences at an approved clinical site for MA280 Clinical Competencies III. You must also complete a supervised externship (160 hours) in a medical office or ambulatory care setting to complete the course of study. Refer to the General Policies section for criminal background check information and the Progression Requirements section for additional requirements. Program Length The Medical Assistant Certificate program consists of a minimum of 58 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a certificate. Program Outcomes Clinical: Demonstrate the core competencies of medical assisting clinical practice. Administrative: Perform clerical and administrative functions required of a medical assistant. Standards, Laws, and Ethics: Practice professional, ethical, and legal standards in health care settings. Professionalism: Exhibit professional behavior as defined by the health care industry.
Purdue Global's Admissions Requirements may be viewed at the following link: www.purdueglobal.edu.
The deadlines are dependent upon which Track (A, B, or C) and term the student chooses to start. Academic Calendars are posted online at www.purdueglobal.edu.