Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S.

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S.

Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. Specific program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.

This program is designed to fill a need in the region for health care workers, one of the five fastest-growing job sectors in Connecticut.

Students who graduate from this program will be ready to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam and be prepared as successful candidates for multiple employment possibilities. Students will become knowledgeable in both the business and clinical skills necessary in a healthcare provider office, and may also choose to continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree in health information technology.

Those who complete this program will know how to provide patient care safely and in accordance with medical assistant regulations, laws, and patient rights; how to perform administrative functions in an medical office; and how to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, their families, and health care team members. Students will be able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities, professionalism, and ethical, legal, and caring behaviors in the health care environment.

Overview

Want to learn more? Join us for a virtual information session about our program. You’ll be able to speak directly with LuAnn Wolff, Interim CCMA Coordinator via WebEx. She will be ready to chat about everything from prerequisites to applying to the CCMC program and registering for classes. See our complete schedule here.

Career Options

As a clinical medical assistant, you’ll directly assist physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing patient care, with the focus being on performing clinical duties rather than clerical tasks. Jobs are available in:

Hospitals
Clinics
Rehabilitation Centers
Surgical Centers
Public Health
Hospice

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Courses & Outcomes

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Faculty

See below for a list of all full-time Nursing and Allied Health Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.

Karen Amor

A.D.N., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., University of Guelph; M.S.N, Sacred Heart University; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of Nursing

Office: C266
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9403 KAmor@threerivers.edu

Brittany Appleton

B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Southern New Hampshire UniversityNursing and Allied Health Assistant Professor of Nursing

Office: C-232
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9506 brittany.appleton@ctstate.edu

Cynthia L Arpin

A.D.N., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., M.S.N., University of Hartford; Ed.D., Southern Connecticut State University;Nursing and Allied Health Department Director of Nursing and Allied Health

Office: C-245B
(860) 215-9460 CArpin@threerivers.edu

Ronda Charette

Academic Division Academic Division Secretary

Office: C245
(860) 215-9301 RCharette@threerivers.edu

Abida Chaudhary

A.S.N., Capital Community College; B.S.N., Capella University; M.S.N., Capella University; Post Masters Certificate in FNP ARPN, Carson Newman University; D.N.P., Capella UniversityNursing and Allied Health Department Assistant Professor of Nursing

Office: C-230
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9463 AChaudhary@trcc.commnet.edu

Denise Cortegiano

B.S., St. John’s University; B.S.N., Wagner College; M.S.N., University of Hartford; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of Nursing

Office: C-256
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9231 DCortegiano@threerivers.edu

Stephanie Doody

B.S.N., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Sacred Heart University; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Assistant Professor of Nursing

Office: C-222
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9513 sdoody@trcc.commnet.edu

Carol Emmerthal

B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N, University of PhoenixNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of Nursing

C242
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9510 CEmmerthal@threerivers.edu

Amanda Fitzgerald

B.S.N., Rhode Island College; M.S.N., Sacred Heart University; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of Nursing

Office: C-228
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9482 afitzgerald@trcc.commnet.edu

Cheryl Gilot

B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of HartfordNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of Nursing

Office: C-262
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9445 CGilot@threerivers.edu

Anne M Lamondy

B.S.N., St. Joseph College; M.S.N., Medical College of Pennsylvania, Hahnemann University; APRNNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of Nursing

Office: C212
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9447 ALamondy@threerivers.edu

Leanne LaRose

B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Associate Professor of Nursing

Office: C240
Faculty Office Hours 860-215-9440 llarose@threerivers.edu

Heidi Maguire

A.S., Mitchell College; B.S., Northeastern University; M.S., West Virginia UniversityNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of Exercise Science and Sports and Leisure Management

Office: C104
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9485 heidi.maguire@ctstate.edu

Sara Mallory

B.A., University of Connecticut; B.S.N. ,University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford; RN, EMT-PNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of Nursing

C226
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9438 smallory@threerivers.edu