Program Description
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program is designed to prepare the student to work as an essential member of the healthcare team in an outpatient setting. Duties vary depending upon the type of organization and state laws.
Medical assistants perform a combination of clinical procedures and administrative duties while working alongside physicians and other licensed health professionals. The student develops specialized knowledge and skills through classroom instruction and hands-on activities in the campus lab, as well as gaining practical experience providing direct patient care in a clinical environment under the supervision of a preceptor.
The program consists of 33 career-related credits that can be completed in two semesters. Completion of the program qualifies the student to test for industry-recognized certifications, including National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT). Additionally, the student will earn Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
General Education Requirements
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| BADM 1005 | Business Math I | 3 credits |
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| MATH 1000 | Problem Solving | 3 credits |
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| COMM 1030 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
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| COMM 2130 | Human Relations | 3 credits |
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| HIT 1550 | Medical Office Administrative Procedures | 3 credits |
| HLTK 1200 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1520 | Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant I | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1525 | Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant II | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1530 | Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1800 | Phlebotomy Principles in Practice | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1970 | Medical Assistant Practicum | 5 credits |
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| ZOO 1200 | Human Biology | 3 credits |
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| ZOO 2015 | Human Anatomy | 4 credits |