Medical Assistant (CMA)

Hands-on healthcare starts here. Train to take vitals, assist with clinical procedures, support providers, and manage electronic health records—skills that put you at the heart of the care team.

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Join us where the people make [the difference]. Gain the confidence and clinical know-how to thrive in fast-paced healthcare settings.

What You’ll Learn

Clinical procedures: vitals, data collection, emergencies, infection control
Administrative essentials: EHR workflows, confidentiality, HIPAA
Specialty exposure: OB-GYN, pediatrics, cardiology & more
Lab & diagnostic basics; EKG lead placement & rhythm interpretation

Certification Pathways

Eligible to sit for the National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam
Optional add-on: Phlebotomy Certificate (PHL 101 & PHL 102)

Career Opportunities

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Medical Office Assistant • Patient Care Technician
Clinical Lab Assistant • EKG Technician
Specialty Clinic Support Staff

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology

AH 134 Medical Disorders

AH 136 Clinical Procedures

AH 137 Clinical Specialties

AH 171 Medical Terminology

HPER 210 First Aid & CPR

CMA 215 ECG/EKG Interpretation

PHARM 215 Introduction to Pharmacology

AH 266 Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests

CMA 267 Practical Skills Lab

AH 283 Law, Ethics, and Confidentiality

HIT 287 Computer Applications in Healthcare

CMA 297 Field Internship

Add-On: Phlebotomy Certificate

PHL 101 Phlebotomy I — principles, techniques, and the phlebotomist’s role with simulated and clinical practice

PHL 102 Phlebotomy II — hands-on venous & capillary collection via campus simulations and clinical practice

Contact & Address

Admissions • 701-774-4200 • wsc.admissions@willistonstate.edu

Williston State College • 1410 University Ave, Williston, ND 58801 • WillistonState.edu

Medical Assistant | Williston State College