Classes begin each Fall Semester. There is no special application. Space is limited. If classes are full, go to the first session of each class with your priority number.
All Classes within the program must be successfully completed in sequence with a "C" or better for program progression.
The student would benefit from taking Health 50, Health 51A, Health 70A/70B and one of the computer classes before entering the program in the fall.
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| Health 50 Orientation to health care delivery systems |
2 |
| Health 51A Basic Medical Terminology |
4 |
| Health 70A Community CPR |
1/2 |
| Health 70B Health Care Provider CPR |
0.2 |
| Medical Assisting 70A Clinical Skills for the Medical Assistant 1 |
3 |
| Medical Assisting 71A Medical Administrative Skills 1 |
2 |
| Medical Assisting 75 Administration of Medications for the Medical Assistant |
3 |
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CAS 50 Introduction to Computer Applications Systems |
3 |
| CSCI 8/CAS 8 Computer Literacy |
3 |
Semester 2 involves Clinical experience. Prior to clinical experience the student must submit Medical, Dental and Immunization records. A background check is also required.
| Semester 2 | Units |
|---|---|
| Health 51B Disease Process and Advanced Medical Terminology |
4 |
| Medical Assisting 70B Clinical Skills for the Medical Assistant 2 |
3 |
| Medical Assisting 71B Medical Administrative Skills 2 |
2 |
| Medical Assisting 73 Clinical Experience (Externship) |
4 |
| Medical Assisting 74 Clinical Experience Seminar |
1 |
Total Units for the Certificate 31
The student must complete all requirements for the certificate program plus the classes listed below and general education courses.
For assistance with general education requirements please see a counselor.
| A.A. Degree Classes | Units |
|---|---|
| Health 60 Responding to Emergencies |
1 |
| Biology 50 Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| Business 7 General accounting |
3 |
| Psychology 1 General Psychology |
3 |