Program Description
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program is designed to prepare the student to work as a member of the health care team in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of a physician. Administrative tasks may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for insurance purposes, and all forms of patient communication. Clinical tasks may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, assisting with procedures, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The curriculum provides the student with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through classroom instruction, practice skills laboratories, and clinical practicum hours. The student will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screen to be eligible for practicum experiences. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be eligible to test for certification. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee certification.
General Education Requirements
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
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| MATH 1000 | Problem Solving | 3 credits |
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| MATH 1400 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
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| MEDA 1500 | Admin Role of the Medical Assistant | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1510 | Phlebotomy and Lab Techniques | 2 credits |
| MEDA 1520 | Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant I | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1525 | Clinical Role of the Medical Assist II | 2 credits |
| MEDA 1530 | Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 3 credits |
| MEDA 1540 | Medical Assistant Practicum | 5 credits |
| NRST 1200 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
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| ZOO 1200 | Human Biology | 3 credits |
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| ZOO 2015 | Human Anatomy | 4 credits |