Virtual Information Sessions for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S. Degree Program at Three Rivers Community College
Interested in a career in the health field? Then the growing field of clinical medical assistants could be a good choice. Three Rivers staff will be holding multiple virtual information sessions for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S. on and will be available to answer any questions.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants play a vital role in today’s healthcare field. They assist physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and staff in giving the best care to patients and their family. Students in the program will learn how to perform a variety of clinical skills and administrative functions such as: preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, assisting with minor surgical procedures, performing electrocardiograms, updating patient records, using electronic health records, and much more. Graduates of the associate degree program are prepared to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam (CCMA) and can begin their new career immediately.
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant virtual information sessions will include an overview of the curriculum by LuAnn Wolff, Interim CCMA Coordinator, as well as a thorough description of the program, and will be followed by a question and answer session. For the schedule of virtual sessions, visit www.threerivers.edu/info-sessions.
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[mk_page_section bg_image=”https://threerivers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/118croppedto1450x464.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” full_width=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ top_shape_color=”#ffffff” bottom_shape_color=”#ffffff” el_class=”header-section” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”450px”][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” color=”#ffffff” size=”80″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google” el_class=”page-title”]Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, A.S.[/mk_fancy_title][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”page-titlebg” css=”.vc_custom_1469643567733{background-color: rgba(77,49,142,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(77,49,142) !important;}”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1469643994949{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row]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.
[/vc_column_text][vc_tabs responsive=”false” container_bg_color=”#ffffff” el_class=”program-tabs”][vc_tab title=”Overview” tab_id=”1469358364-1-57″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1590522066751{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][mk_fancy_title color=”#cb1d5c” size=”30″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google”]Career Options[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1527193524125{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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
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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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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(860) 215-9460 CArpin@threerivers.edu
Ronda Charette
Academic Division Academic Division Secretary(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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 NursingFaculty 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 ManagementFaculty 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 NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9438 smallory@threerivers.edu
Melissa Neill
A.A.S., Genesee Community College; B.S.N., University of Hartford; M.S.N., University of Hartford; RN Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9477 mneill@threerivers.edu
LuAnn Wolff
RN, BSN St Anselm College; MBA Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteNursing and Allied Health CCMA Program CoordinatorFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9245 lwolff@threerivers.edu
Jillian Zupan
B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S.N, University of Hartford; RNNursing and Allied Health Department Professor of NursingFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9419 jzupan@threerivers.edu
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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