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Medical Assistant Certificate Curriculum
Medical Assistant UPDATED
Certificate of Proficiency
30704
Advisors:
Robert
Richman
Mayuree
Siripoon
This program prepares you for an entry-level
position as a medical assistant. Emphasis is on preparation to perform both
clerical duties and clinical duties in a medical office.
The following entry proficiencies are
recommended:
- A ninth grade or higher reading
level as determined by an EAC Placement Test or completion of ENG 100, Writing
Fundamentals.
- Mathematics skills at the MAT
077 level or higher as determined by an EAC Placement Test or successful completion
of MAT 055, Basic Math.
Curriculum Requirements
Health Care Education Core
Requirements
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HCE 100 or
NUR 100 |
Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills
or
Nursing Assistant |
4 or 8 credits |
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HCE 101 |
Basic Life Support |
2 credits |
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HCE 112 |
Medical Terminology |
2 credits |
HCE
114 |
Math
for Medications |
2 credits
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HCE 190 |
Human Body in Health and Disease
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4
credits |
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Total Health Care Education Core Requirements |
14 to 18 credits |
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HCE 130 |
Medical Assisting: Administrative
Competencies |
4 credits |
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HCE 160 |
Medical Assisting: Clinical
Competencies |
6 credits |
| HCE
170 |
Medical
Assisting: Externship |
4
credits |
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HCE 186 |
Phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory |
2 credits |
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Total Minimum
Certificate Requirements
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30 to 34 credits
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To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade
of "C" or better.
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