Clinical Medical Assisting
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Clinical Medical Assisting (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5291
Effective Term
Fall 2026
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAS201 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting | Critical course Gateway course | 6 | |
| MAS202 | Laboratory Testing in Ambulatory Healthcare Settings | Critical course Students must pass all lab competencies and the clinical final exam with a minimum of 85% to pass the course. (MAERB Policy 215) | 6 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAS203 | Medical Assisting Pharmacology | Critical course Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites. Students must pass all dosage calculation tests and the clinical final exam with a 100% to pass the course. | 6 | |
| MAS204 | Clinical Medical Assisting Practicum | Critical course Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites. All health and safety documents must remain current and in good standing, especially TB screening and CPR BLS provider, throughout the MAS204 Practicum. | 4 | |
| MAS205 | Medical Assisting Program Review | Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites. | 2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAS201 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting | 6 | ||
| MAS202 | Laboratory Testing in Ambulatory Healthcare Settings | Critical course Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites. Students must pass all lab competencies and the clinical final exam with a minimum of 85% to pass the course. (MAERB Policy 215) |
6 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAS203 | Medical Assisting Pharmacology | Critical course Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites.
Students must pass all dosage calculation tests and the clinical final exam with a 100% to pass the course. |
6 | |
| MAS204 | Clinical Medical Assisting Practicum | Critical course Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites.
All health and safety documents must remain current and in good standing, especially TB screening and CPR BLS provider, throughout the MAS204 Practicum. |
4 | |
| MAS205 | Medical Assisting Program Review | Courses are scheduled in order of Prerequisites. | 2 |
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