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Medical Assisting Program

Certificate Requirements

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.

Medical Assisting Course Sequence

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

One of the following Computer Classes

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

Medical Assisting Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

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

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