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MEDICAL/NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
The Medical/Nursing Assistant Certificate Program, administered through the TVCC
Continuing and Workforce Education Department and 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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Pharmacy technician - state and national medical industry certification
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American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – automated
external defibrillator (AED) certification
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Certified clinical medical assistant - national medical industry 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 begins
with the Dean of Continuing and Workforce Education. There is a fee for articulation.
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Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) awarded by the State of Texas Department of Aging
and Disability Services can be substituted for both NURA 1401 Nurse Aide for
Health care and NURA 1160 Clinical-Nursing Assistant/Aide & Patient Care
Assistant/Aide for a total of 5 credits
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Medication Aide Certification (CNA) 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.
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,
3.
provide current immunization documentation prior to participating in clinical
activities,
4.
provide current negative TB test,
5.
provide an acceptable criminal history background check, and
6.
submit to periodic random drug tests. (Course syllabi contain specific information
and requirements.)
