Level 1: FALL: Foundations of Health Care [1 credit] SPRING: Medical Professions [0.5 credit] and Medical Procedures [0.5 credit]

Level 2: FALL: Medical Math [1 credit] SPRING: Medical Terminology [1 credit]

Level 3: Select ONE Focus Area:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): FALL: Certified Nursing Assistant [1 credit]; SPRING: Medical Lab [1 credit]
- CNAs work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health care--any medical facilities that offers basic care. CNA is often a first step to other medical careers, such as LPN, RN, Physician's Assistant (PA), and therapists.
- This Nurse Assistant Preparation Course is state-certified and will prepare students for future medical occupations, as well as, eligibility to be a certified nurse assistant upon completion. Students practice skills that relate to patient care such as vital signs, baths, transfer of patients, as well as, 16 hours of internship with a long-term care facility. Students gain certifications in AR Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid.
- Metro is a certified testing center for the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam. Students who successfully complete the Nurse Assistant Program with the state-required 90 hrs will be eligible to take the state certification exam to receive their certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
- Once students begin the course, they are required to wear uniforms (scrubs), get a background check, and complete a TB skin test.
Certified Medical Assistant CCMA: FALL Medical I [1 credit]; SPRING: Medical II [1 credit]
- This course prepares students to certify as a Certified Medical Assistant. The course introduces a multitude of medical world experiences, introducing careers such as Health Administration, Informatics, Clinical Specialties - Dental, Optometry, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, and EKG to name a few.
- Clinical Medical Assistants(CCMA)- perform both clinical and administrative tasks, which include vital signs, collecting specimens and samples, patient history, and preparing patients for exam and treatment. They typically work in a medical office or clinic, urgent care centers, specialty clinics, or settings. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to intern, volunteer, and/or shadow in various medical facilities. Students will earn certifications from UAMS Translational Research Institute, AHA BLS Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED, NHA Phlebotomy, Career Preparedness, and Business Office Technology Certifications.

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