Medical Assisting 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.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients of varying ages, cultures and education levels.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with medical personnel.
• Accurately and safely perform laboratory testing and specimen preparation.
• Measure vital signs and prepare patients for examinations and clinical tests.
• 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.

Skill Level Equivalents are prerequisites for entering the Certificate in Medical Assisting Program and must be completed before applying to the program.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

• HLCR 113   
• MATH 1105  

Program Requirements: (27.5 Credits)

• AHAC 151 - Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers Credits: 0.5
• MAST 115 - Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures Credits: 3
• MAST 120 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures I Credits: 4
• MAST 125 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures I Credits: 4
• 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: 4
• MAST 290 - Medical Assistant Capstone Credits: 3
• MAST 298 - Medical Assistant Internship Credits: 3

Related Requirements: (3 Credits)

• PSYC 1110 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Total 30.5 Credits