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.

Credits
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. 

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant Certificate, students are prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants.   

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HLTH F122200ABUS F154 or HLTH F106133
MA F100203MA F142204
WRTG F111X93MA F144205
Complete one of the following:204 
 
 
Complete one of the following:103 
 
 
 13 12
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MA F244204MA F268 or F261 and F267204
MA F247203 
 7 4
Total Credits 36

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of 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)