Clinical Medical Assisting
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Clinical Medical Assisting provides education and training for employment as Medical Assistants. Medical assistants are integral members of the administrative and clinical healthcare team in various healthcare settings. Medical assistants act as liaisons between the healthcare providers and patients, and are of vital importance to the success of the medical practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Administrative Assisting are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Clinical Medical Assisting (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5291
Total credits required
24
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Admission criteria
Formal application and acceptance to the program is required.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to apply for admission.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Administrative Assisting (5295),
OR
Completion of all Medical Assisting courses associated with the CCL, awarded through Prior Learning Assessment.
Submit current CPR/BLS Provider card (American Heart Association-approved) and maintain current status throughout the practicum(s).
Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation, signed by a licensed healthcare provider.
Background Check Requirements
Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Students must maintain current fingerprint clearance throughout the practicum(s). Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.
Notes
Successful completion of each successive MAS course is required to progress in the Clinical Medical Assisting program.
Per programmatic accreditation requirements, students must pass all the psychomotor and affective skills contained within each course in order to successfully complete the course.
Students cannot repeat a course more than once.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting.
- Display professional behaviors and accountability.
- Apply ethical and legal guidelines and scope of practice to administrative and clinical settings, including use of technology and management of medical documents.
- Perform administrative skills and procedures in an ambulatory healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional.
- Use critical thinking skills to follow current best practices in healthcare.
- Communicate effectively and in a culturally responsive manner with patients and the healthcare team.
- Perform various clinical and laboratory procedures using safety protocols under supervision of the healthcare provider.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 24 | |
| MAS201 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting | 6 |
| MAS202 | Laboratory Testing in Ambulatory Healthcare Settings | 6 |
| MAS203 | Medical Assisting Pharmacology | 6 |
| MAS204 | Clinical Medical Assisting Practicum | 4 |
| MAS205 | Medical Assisting Program Review | 2 |
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