Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is considering a new textbook for the certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) career and technical education (CTE) program at North Point High School.
A review committee of staff, industry representatives, parents and students, has recommended “Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies,” by Michelle Blesi. The resource is available for review until 3 p.m., Friday, June 20.
The textbook can be accessed and reviewed online at http://tinyurl.com/charlescountymedical. To view the book, type in the password that is located above the open field at the site.
The textbook online for review is the ninth edition. CCPS is planning to use the 10th edition, however this version has not yet been released as of mid-June. A transition guide from the ninth to 10th edition is available online here.
If approved for use by the Board of Education of Charles County, the textbooks will be incorporated into the CCMA curriculum starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
The resource is now available for public review. Feedback will be collected via the Microsoft form linked here.
The Board of Education is reviewing the book and will act on the proposal at its June 23 work session. Community members are encouraged to review the books and provide comments in writing to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD, 20646; by email to boardmail@ccboe.com; or by filling out the online form at https://bit.ly/43IXgNe.
