Training & Retention Program for Medical Assistants

Cohort 6 is postponed. Please contact training@CPCA.org for more information.

Medical Assistants (MAs) play a critical role in expanding capacity within care teams and providing care to patients. To help MAs succeed in the ever-changing health care landscape, we have partnered with Macman Management Healthare Services to deliver a robust training program.

Medical Assistant+ is a six-month virtual training and retention program designed to help build the necessary skills a successful MA team requires – guiding them toward career advancement and certification.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Fee per participant: $3,000 due upon registration.

SCHEDULE

8/8/2024: What is a Community Health Center/Professionalism Part 1
9/12/2024: Insurance and Financial Responsibilities/PMHC & the Care Team
10/10/2024: Safety & Quality/Pharmacology/Professionalism Part 2
11/14/2024: Pathophysiology/Motivational Interviewing
12/12/2024: Social Determinants of Health/Core Competencies
1/9/2025: Review and Certification Test Prep

*All sessions are a full day and take place from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

LEARNING FOCUS AREAS

Effective Care Teams – Communication and critical thinking skill-building.
Quality Improvement & Data – The role of the MA in improvement and collection efforts.
Cultural Competency – Providing culturally sensitive care and understanding social determinants of health.
Serving Your Community – Supporting the passion and drive of working in a community health center.

VIEW LEARNING OBJECTIVES

QUESTIONS

Please contact Dinorah de la Rosa at ddelarosa@mmhcs.com.