Medical Assisting
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The medical assisting program provides requisite knowledge and skills for the medical assistant in physician clinic and similar settings. The student must complete program application. Program eligibility depends on completion of program prerequisites, ENGL 101 (Freshman Comp: Exposition) and MATH 531 (Pre-Algebra), with a "C" or better. 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.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 major 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 | ||
| MB 305 | Body Systems and Diseases | 5.0 |
| MA 350 | MA Fundamentals | 2.0 |
| MA 351 | MA Clinical Procedures 1 | 3.0 |
| MA 352 | MA Administrative Procedures | 4.0 |
| or | ||
| MB 352 | MB Administrative Procedures | 4.0 |
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 |