Medical Assistant
Academy Instructors:
- Medical Assistant Teacher, HS
- Medical Assistant Teacher, HS
Medical Assistant 1 & 2
Academy Instructors: Iris Lara and Ron Martin
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: two
Medical Assistant 1 Course Code: 834527
Prerequisite: Exploring Health Sciences and Exploring the Language of Medicine are recommended but not required. Exploring the Language of Medicine may also be taken through Online Campus.
This is a two-part, two year course. Students must take Medical Assistant 1 in 11th grade and Medical Assistant 2 in 12th grade to complete the course and sit for the licensure exam.
Medical Assistant 1 Course Description:
Medical Assistant 1 allows students to develop entry-level skills and techniques to increase their knowledge base so that they may enter the healthcare field. Some of these skills and knowledge base areas include administrative and clinical medical assisting. Field trips to a variety of health care settings may be available. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events.
Medical Assistant 2 Course Code: 834627
Prerequisite: Medical Assistant 1
Medical Assistant 2 Course Description:
Students further develop medical-assisting skills and techniques learned in Medical Assistant 1. They also learn management of patient records, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, care and use of equipment, collection and analysis of laboratory specimens, special diagnostic testing, basic diseases and disorders, basic knowledge of treatment and medication, and job preparedness skills. Advanced on-the-job clinical experience in a healthcare facility may be available as a part of the course. Successful completion of the program may lead to employment in physicians' offices or clinics. Students have the opportunity to earn Healthcare Provider CPR and Students have the opportunity to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential. Students must meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
- Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
Course Topics:
- CPR and First Aid
- Communication Skills
- Office Inventory
- Charting, and Appointment Scheduling,
- Maintaining Financial and Insurance Records
- Maintaining Medical Records
- Maintaining Sterile Equipment
- Physical Examination Assistance
- Safety, Vital Signs
Career Pathways:
- Athletic Trainer
- Dental Hygienist
- Dentist
- Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
- Medical Assistant
- Nurse/ RN, LPN
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physician
- Physician’s Assistant
- Physical Therapist/Occupation Therapist
- Radiology
- Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
- Speech Therapist
- X-Ray Technician