Medical Assistant Certificate

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Minimum Requirements for Medical Assistant Certificate: 36 credits

Students must earn a C- or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the certificate requirements.9
As part of the certificate requirements, complete the following:
Communications
Complete the following:
WRTG F111X
Writing Across Contexts 1
Computation
Complete one of the following:
HLTH F116
Mathematics in Health Care (preferred)
MATH F105
Intermediate Algebra
MATH at the 100 level or higher
Human Relations
Complete one of the following:
ABUS F154
Human Relations
HLTH F106
Human Behavior in Health Care
Medical Assistant Program Requirements
HLTH F122First Aid and CPR for the Health Care Provider 20
MA F100Medical Terminology3
MA F114Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (preferred)4
or BIOL F100X Human Biology
MA F142Clinical Procedures I4
MA F144Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant5
MA F244Clinical Procedures II4
MA F247Introduction to Pharmacology3
MA F268Medical Assisting Practicum4
or MA F261
and MA F267		 Medical/Dental Office Reception Practicum
and Medical Assisting Practicum Completion
Total Credits36
1

Fulfills the written communications requirement.

2

Complete course or submit current First Aid and CPR for the healthcare provider card. 

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Pass 100% of the skills (competencies) with an 85% or above
  • 100% of the skills (competencies) will be taught, assessed and evaluated by the instructors
  • Possess the skills and knowledge to gain employment in a healthcare provider’s office or ambulatory care center
  • Sit for and pass the National Certification Examination for Medical Assistants CMA (AAMA)