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

HCE 100 or NUR 100	Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills or Nursing Assistant	4 or 8 credits
HCE 101	Basic Life Support	2 credits
HCE 112	Medical Terminology	2 credits
HCE 114	Math for Medications	2 credits
HCE 190	Human Body in Health and Disease	4 credits

Total Health Care Education Core Requirements

14 to 18 credits

HCE 130	Medical Assisting: Administrative Competencies	4 credits
HCE 160	Medical Assisting: Clinical Competencies	6 credits
HCE 170	Medical Assisting: Externship	4 credits
HCE 186	Phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory	2 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements

30 to 34 credits

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better.