Medical Assistant I
Students gain foundational knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical ethics, medical asepsis, medical terminology, medical mathematics, and legal responsibilities. Students also develop basic skills and techniques to assist the healthcare provider and/or other medical professionals in patient examinations, basic emergency care, simple laboratory tests, and administrative duties. Additionally, students explore medical assisting career pathways through HOSA-Future Health Professionals and potential on-the-job clinical instruction and/or observation in a healthcare facility. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. 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.
Recommended prerequisite: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (8302)
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Course Sequences
A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET) Examination
- Certified Medical Admin Assistant (CMAA) Examination
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Examination
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Examination (AAH)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Examination (NHA)
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC) Examination
- Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) Examination
- Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) Examination
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) Examination
- National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) Examination
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Examination
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Examination (AMT)
- Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 292034 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 113031 | Financial Managers | No |
| 211091 | Health Education Specialists | No |
| 319092 | Medical Assistants | No |
| 319094 | Medical Transcriptionists | No |
| 292061 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | No |
| 292055 | Surgical Technologists | No |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Biotechnology Research and Development |
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| Diagnostic Services |
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| Health Informatics |
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| Support Services |
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| Therapeutic Services |
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