AHSC 1330 — Clinical Medical Assistant II**
............................... 3 cr. ........................................................................................3 Lec. hrs./week Pre-Req: AHSC 1320 Co-Req: None This program prepares students for the duties of a Clinical Medical Assistant’s (CMA) role in the clinical setting. In CMA II, the skills are patient-directed since a CMA’s duties include various tasks as taking patients’ medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for a variety of medical procedures, and assisting the physi - cian with routine office procedures. At the direction of the physician, a CMA can instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer injections using dosage calculation, authorize drug refills and call prescriptions to a pharmacy. CMAs also draw blood, perform ECGs, prepare patients for X-rays, remove sutures and change dressings using sterile techniques. When the prescribed CMA skills in this class are mastered, a simulation lab is set up in which each student is given a scenario and interacts with a patient (another student) as if the student is already a credentialed CCMA. The instructor and other students watch and give feedback. This certificate program will assist students in preparing for the National Health Career Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.