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.

About CCPS

Charles County Public Schools provides 28,162 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.  CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).