The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in 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
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Successful completion of MAS101 is required for progressing in the 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 for all courses required within the program.
This program is delivered in a fast-track format.
- Perform administrative skills and procedures in an ambulatory healthcare environment. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104)
- Practice empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and accountability. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
- Apply ethical and legal guidelines and scope of practice to administrative and clinical settings, including use of technology and management of medical documents. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
- Use critical thinking to follow current best practices in healthcare. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
- Apply effective communication skills essential for the health care professional. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
- Perform various clinical and laboratory procedures using safety protocols under supervision of the healthcare provider. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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| Credits: | 42 | |
| MAS101 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 2 |
| MAS102 | Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting | 6 |
| MAS103 | Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology | 6 |
| MAS104 | Medical Administrative Assisting Practicum | 4 |
| 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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