has taught Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy and Electrocardiography at Blue Ridge Job Corps since 2021. Before joining the Blue Ridge JC team, Shelby earned her degree in health information management and worked as an LPN in long-term care, pediatrics and family practice. She loves teaching at Job Corps and having the opportunity to watch her students grow and learn.
Clinical Medical Assistant
On the job, you will ...
- Complete administrative and clinical tasks in doctor’s offices, hospitals and other health care facilities
- Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics and medical results
- Take vital signs such as blood pressure
- Assist with patient exams
- Administer injections
- Prepare blood samples
- Change dressings
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most graduates become either part- or full-time clinical medical assistants in hospitals or physicians’ offices, but some also go on to be phlebotomy technicians or electrocardiogram (EKG) technicians.
The credentials you will earn ...
In the Clinical Medical Assistant training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials.
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
- Passing scores on all written and performance tests
- Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
- Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements
Health Care
Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.
Clinical Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks for patients and other health care providers.
