Medical Assisting Certificate

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program at Belmont College equips students with essential skills for administrative functions, clinical responsibilities, patient care, health and safety practices, medical business procedures, and interpersonal communication. The program includes a practicum experience for hands-on learning at a local healthcare facility.

Key Skills Taught:
- Administrative Functions: Scheduling, insurance coordination, accounts management, and patient documentation
- Clinical Responsibilities: Vital sign recording, patient histories, medication administration, ECGs, urinalysis, and venipuncture
- Patient Care: Focus on patient teaching and HIPAA compliance
- Health and Safety: Training in policies to prevent illness and injury
- Medical Business Practices: Knowledge of coding and billing in medical settings
- Interpersonal Skills: Communication, cultural competence, and working with diverse populations
- Practicum Experience: Hands-on learning with a 160-hour practicum

Features Offered:
- Certification eligibility for CMA or RMA exams
- Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Uniform Guidelines for clinical settings
- Clinical Experience at various healthcare facilities
- Required Documents to ensure understanding of program expectations and compliance with healthcare standards

For more information, contact Amanda Piegan, CMA, MPA at apiegan@belmontcollege.edu or 740.699.3846.