Medical Assisting (Certificate)
Catalog Effective Term: Fall 2024
Program Code: CTMA2
Credential: Certificate
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation
Program Code: CTMA2
Credential: Certificate
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation
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In this program, students will develop comprehensive skills in managing both administrative and clinical duties such as coding, scheduling, arranging for laboratory services, instructing patients about medication and special diets and drawing blood. This program is designed to prepare professional multi-skilled individuals for employment in physician's offices, medical clinics, laboratories and other ambulatory health care facilities. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the medical assisting certification exam.
Program Admission Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Continuing Eligibility Requirements
- Students may be required to have a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting prior to the start of their clinical experience as requested by clinical facilities.
- Completed health history form (physical examination)
- Negative TB skin test
- Current health insurance
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Complete all courses with a minimum grade of "C"
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 17
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MED 101 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 1 |
| MED 104 | Medical Assistant Math and Pharmacology | 1 |
| MED 112 | Medical Assistant Administrative I | 2 |
| MED 114 | Medical Assistant Lab I | 3 |
| MED 116 | Insurance Billing and Coding Basics for the Medical Assistant | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MED 210 | Medical Assistant Administrative II | 2 |
| MED 221 | Medical Assistant Lab II | 3 |
| MED 241 | Medical Assistant Clinical Practice | 2 |
| MED 245 | Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review | 1 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |