Medical Assisting
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
<p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;">The medical assisting program provides requisite knowledge and skills for the medical assistant in physician clinic and similar settings. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;">The student must complete program application. </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;">Program eligibility depends on completion of program prerequisites, ENGL 101 (Freshman Comp: Exposition) and MATH 531 (Pre-Algebra), with a "C" or better. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;">Upon program completion, the student is eligible to take the certifying examination by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants. The graduate and certified medical assistant can work as a medical assistant in physician clinics, urgent care, and similar settings. </span></p>The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting will:
- Develop communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with other health care team members, patients, and physicians.
- Demonstrate respect for the human dignity and the rights of all individuals with awareness of cultural differences.
- Utilize critical thinking and decision-making skills when providing clinical and administrative service in health settings.
Program Requirements
A total of 26.5 units is required for the certificate.
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MA 305 | Body Systems and Disease | 5.0 |
| or | ||
| MA 350 | MA Fundamentals | 2.0 |
| MA 351 | MA Clinical Procedures 1 | 3.0 |
| MA 352 | MA Administrative Procedures | 4.0 |
| or |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MA 353 | MA Clinical Procedures 2 | 5.0 |
| MA 355 | MA Pharmacology | 4.0 |
| MA 356 | MA Job Success Externship | 3.5 |