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MEDICAL/NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Medical/Nursing Assistant Certificate Program, administered through the TVCC Continuing and
Workforce Education Department, provides training to individuals who support physicians, medical
professionals, and medical programs. A Medical/Nursing Assistant works with both direct patient care
(back office) and in medical administrative support (front office) positions.
State and national medical industry certifications: Students successfully completing specific courses may
participate in Texas and national medical industry certification exams:
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State of Texas Nurse Aide Certification
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State of Texas Medication Aide Certification
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Phlebotomy Technician – national medical industry certification
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American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) certification
Approved articulations:
These credentials are approved for articulation in the Medical/Nursing Assistant
Program. Student must provide documentation of the credential and that the status of the credential is
current. The application for articulation process beings with the Dean of Continuing and Workforce
Education. There is a fee for articulation.
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Nurse Aide Certification (CAN) awarded by the State of Texas Department of Aging and
Disability Services can be substituted for both NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for Healthcare and NURA
1160 Clinical-Nursing Assistant/Aide & Patient Care Assistant/Aide for a total of 5 credits
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Medication Aide Certification (CMA) awarded by the State of Texas Department of Aging and
Disability Services can be substituted for HITT 1249 Pharmacology for a total of 2 credits
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American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Phlebotomy Technician awarded by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologist can be substituted for PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy
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Pharmacy Tech Certificate awarded by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) can be
substituted for HITT 1249 Pharmacology
Program completion requirements (See individual course syllabi) – Students must:
(1)Pass each required course with a grade of “A” or “B” to qualify to enter the program externship, (2) must
document capability of academically “functioning” at college level to be eligible to participate in external
medical industry certification exams and/or the program externship, (3) must meet essential standards for
visual acuity, auditory perception with corrective devices, appropriate physical ability and stamina including
manual dexterity of gross motor and fine motor skills and coordination needed for training/employment
when participating in clinical courses, (4) provide current immunization documentation prior to
participating in clinical activities, (5) provide current negative TB test prior to participating in clinical
activities, (6) provide an acceptable criminal history background check, and (7) must submit to periodic
random drug tests. (Course syllabi contain specific information and requirements.)
Sem. Hrs.
NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for Health Care ......................................................................................................................................4**
NURA 1160 Clinical-Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.........................................................1**
PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy......................................................................................................................................................................3**
HITT 1249 Pharmacology..................................................................................................................................................................2**
NURA 1407 Body Systems.................................................................................................................................................................4
HPRS 1205 Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals........................................................................2
POFM 1317 Medical Administrative Support ...........................................................................................................................3
MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology .................................................................................................................................................3
MDCA 1317 Procedures in a Clinical Setting.............................................................................................................................3
MDCA 1260 Clinical – Medical/Clinical Assistant (Externship/Capstone) ..................................................................2
Elective.......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
