Purdue University Global Medical Assistant Certificate West Lafayette, Indiana

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Purdue University Global equips students with essential clinical and administrative skills necessary for a career in health care.

Key Skills Taught:
- Clinical Skills: Includes medical history taking, basic lab tests, venipuncture, ECGs, and medication administration
- Administrative Skills: Covers clerical tasks like appointment scheduling and specimen collection
- Standards, Laws, and Ethics: Emphasizes professional, ethical, and legal standards in health care
- Professionalism: Focuses on professional conduct in healthcare practices

Program Features:
- Certification Preparation: Readies students for national exams like CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, and CMAC
- Clinical Experiences: Blends online learning with hands-on training and a supervised externship
- Program Outcomes: Graduates receive a certificate and are ready for careers in medical settings with comprehensive clinical and administrative skills.