Medical Assisting, A.A.S.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for application to the medical assisting program includes the following: successful completion of MATH 102  (or placement equivalent). Math and Biology courses must have been completed within five years prior to enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program. An application process is required; call 505-428-1907 well before the open registration date for fall.

Prospective students who have been convicted of a felony are advised to contact the Department of Health and the Medical Assisting Education Review Board prior to admission to determine their eligibility for certification. Fingerprinting for background checks, drug testing, and proof of recommended vaccinations are required once students are accepted into the program. All students must meet the stated requirements of each assigned clinical site to qualify for placement.

NOTE: A.A.S. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, refer to the Transfer of Credit  section, or speak with an academic adviser.

Students can also earn the following certificates included in this degree:

• Medical Assisting Certificate  
• Phlebotomy Certificate  

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Perform major operational functions of the medical office, including basic medical bookkeeping, scheduling and other office functions.
• Measure vital signs and prepare patients for examinations and clinical tests.
• Accurately and safely perform laboratory and clinical testing and specimen preparation.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients of varying ages, cultures and education levels.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with medical personnel.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
• Demonstrate an understanding of various biomedical legal and ethical issues.
• Demonstrate proficiency in medical assisting competencies.

General Education Requirements: (20 Credits Min.)

Program Requirements: (22.5 Credits)

• AHAC 151 - Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers Credits: 0.5
• HLCR 235 - Pharmacology for Allied Health Credits: 3
• MAST 115 - Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures Credits: 2
• MAST 120 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures I Credits: 3
• MAST 125 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures I Credits: 2
• MAST 210 - Medical Office Insurance and Finance Credits: 3
• MAST 220 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures II Credits: 3
• MAST 225 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures II Credits: 2
• MAST 290 - Medical Assistant Capstone Credits: 1
• MAST 298 - Medical Assistant Internship Credits: 3

Related Requirements: (21 Credits)

• BCIS 1110 - Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems Credits: 4
• HLCR 113 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
• PHLB 113 - Introduction to Phlebotomy Credits: 3
• PHLB 115L - Clinical Phlebotomy I Credits: 3
• PHLB 117 - Special Practices in Phlebotomy Credits: 3
• PHLB 198 - Clinical Phlebotomy Internship Credits: 2
• PSYC 2120 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3

Note:

See First-Year Student Success Course Requirement .

Total 63.5 Credits