This is a program with a combination of subject matter and experiences designed to prepare individuals for entry level employment in a minimum of three related health occupations under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Instruction consists of core course content with clinical experiences in one or two health related occupations. The core curriculum consists of planned courses for introduction of health careers, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical aspects of health care and communications, and at least three planned courses for the knowledge and skills for the occupational area such as medical assisting, ward clerk, nursing assisting.

The Health and Medical Assisting Program assists students in preparing for a variety of careers in the field of healthcare.  During the first year of the HMA Program, students are given a broad exposure to the foundational concepts of medical terminology, asepsis, anatomy and physiology, and related diseases, disorders, and treatments within each body system. 

During the second and third years of the program, students are exposed to a variety of healthcare careers and assisted to better focus in choosing their future academic pursuits.  College visits, entrance requirements, and educational goals are reviewed, along with additional knowledge and patient care concepts building upon the information learned within the first year of the program.  Third year students continue to build on and expand learned concepts and are highly encouraged to pursue cooperative education experiences at one of the many community partners the program is fortunate to enjoy.    

College credit is available and students may earn scholarships through SkillsUSA.

If you are interested in learning more about Health/Medical Assisting and would like an individual tour of the program, please contact Mrs. Carrie Smaroff at 814-726-1260 ext. 3504.