Medical Assistant Certificate I

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

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL (in program)
MATH/APPM (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

BADM 1005Business Math I

3 credits

OR

MATH 1000Problem Solving

3 credits

 

COMM 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

OR

COMM 2130Human Relations

3 credits

 

HLTK 1200Medical Terminology

3 credits

HIT 1550Medical Office Administrative Procedures

3 credits

MEDA 1800Phlebotomy Principles in Practice

3 credits

MEDA 1520Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant I

3 credits

MEDA 1525Clinical Role of the Medical Assist II

3 credits

MEDA 1530Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant

3 credits

MEDA 1970Medical Assistant Practicum

3 credits

 

ZOO 1200Human Biology

3 credits

OR

ZOO 2015Human Anatomy

4 credits

 

Total Credit Hours: 31-32