Certificate in Maternal Health Medical Assisting (CMHMA)
Program Overview
Our 8-month certificate program prepares students to provide critical support in maternal and newborn healthcare settings. Graduates are equipped to work as medical assistants in physician's offices, birth centers, and maternal health clinics, with specialized training in women's and infant health. Students are also prepared to work as midwifery/birth assistants and can transition seamlessly into HSM's midwifery programs with advanced standing.
Program Requirements
Total Program Credits: 31
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Theory: 22 credits (330 clock hours)
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Practical Lab: 3 credits (90 clock hours)
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Clinical Lab: 6 credits (360 clock hours)
Total Clock Hours: 780
Cost per Credit Hour: $335
Total Tuition Cost: $10,385
Credit Conversion Formula
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Theory: 15 clock hours per credit
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Practical Lab: 30 clock hours per credit
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Clinical Lab: 60 clock hours per credit
Enrollment Status
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Part-time: Less than 9 credit hours per semester
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Full-time: 9 or more credit hours per semester
Clinical Requirements
Total Clinical Credits: 6
Students must complete the following clinical experiences:
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Birth Observations: 10
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Required Home Births: 1
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Required Hospital Births: 1
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Required Birth Center Birth: 1
Important Notes
Clock Hours:
Clock hours represent the time students spend in contact with HSM staff in classroom or clinical settings. Students receive a 10-minute break each hour, making a clock hour 50 minutes in length.
Standards:
This program meets or exceeds all mandates defined by:
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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Requirements are subject to change at any time to maintain compliance with current standards.
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