Students in the Medical Assisting certificate acquire a wide range of clinical, computer, communication, and organizational skills that prepare them for many positions in various medical environments. Medical Assistants are versatile, multifaceted professionals.
Why Our Program?
National Accreditation is a critical component of our Medical Assisting Program. Graduates are eligible to take the National Healthcare Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) Examination on site and is a prerequisite for graduation. The program’s curriculum is designed to prepare students to sit for the national certificate on-site.
Students are required to meet all College medical and immunization requirements, the Medical Assisting Technician Certificate’s technical standards, and pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Record Information (SORI) check.
See also: Immunization Requirements
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Requirements
First Semester
Second Semester
Medical Assisting Certificate Requirements
To remain in the Medical Assisting Certificate program, a student must:
- maintain a 75% average in each required course;
- maintain a satisfactory clinical evaluation;
- adhere to the attendance policy;
- maintain current CPR certification at the level of Healthcare provider or professional rescuer in MAC101 and MAC204.
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Upon completion of this certificate, entry-level Medical Assistants can:
- Perform advanced roles in administration, and professional workplace behavior, and solidifies the skills needed to be a competent, safe medical assistant.
- Demonstrate competence in both administrative and clinical skills.
- Apply the knowledge acquired in the program in the administrative and clinical areas under the delegated clinical supervision.
- Practice behaviors that reflect a professional and empathetic attitude.
- Display sensitivity to all patients.
- Describe the value of obtaining professional certification and continuing education.
Technical Standards
To be eligible for and successfully complete the Medical Assistant Certificate, certain physical and behavioral standards are required as part of the program and clinical/lab experience. These technical standards have been developed using the U.S. Department of Labor's skills and abilities for those working in a medical setting. Some cooperative work experience opportunities may have additional requirements beyond the technical standards listed here and requirements may vary by agency. Students must satisfy the program’s technical standards and the individual agency requirements before a clinical assignment is approved.
These technical standards are established in accordance with the Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act. All students must be able to satisfy these standards with or without reasonable accommodation. These include:
Communication (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
- Communicate effectively either independently or with corrective devices.
- Communicate in English through reading, orally and in writing to instructors, professors, clinical staff, clients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Understand oral directions/requests from health care workers, clients, voice pages and telephone messages stated in a normal tone.
Auditory Ability
- Hear all alarms on technical and supportive equipment set at a normal volume.
- Listen and respond to distress sounds from clients.
- Accurately detect audible blood pressure readings with a stethoscope.
Visual Ability
- See and accurately read all written medical information pertaining to the client.
- See and accurately read all readings and functions of technical equipment pertaining to client care.
- See and accurately read all calibrated containers for accurate measurement of body fluids and specimens.
Physical Strength (Gross Motor)
- Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted safely, thereby protecting yourself, the client, and those close to you.
- Bend and/or lift to assist client with activities of daily living and manipulate client equipment.
- Lift to safely transfer or position all clients in various situations.
- Move, push, or pull equipment, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
- Ability to raise arms over one’s head to assist clients and manipulate equipment.
- Walk/stand for extended periods and distances over an 8-hour period.
Manual Dexterity (Fine Motor Movement)
- Accurately manipulate dials, gauges, buttons and switches to set, monitor and care for client care related equipment.
- Safely and effectively perform dressing procedures without contaminating the wound.
- Successfully don and remove protective apparel (including sterile gloves) to maintain standard precautions.
Behavioral/Mental Performance
- Function safely, effectively, and calmly under stressful situations.
- Prioritize and manage tasks simultaneously.
- Exhibit social skills necessary to interact therapeutically with clients, families, staff, and faculty.
- Maintain personal hygiene consistent with department dress code guidelines.
- Display ethical attitudes and actions consistent with professional behavior.
- Display the social skills to behave with politeness, tact and sensitivity to others in all settings.
- Exhibit respect for cultural and ethnic differences of clients, peers, and individuals.
- Stay free from alcohol and/or chemical impairment in classroom and clinical settings.
- Students must successfully complete each required course and must maintain at least a 75% average in each course.
- Students must take NHA, CCMA a nationally recognized certification exam on site, expense is part of the tuition and is a pre-requisite prior to graduation from this program.
Completion of the Medical Assisting Program is two semesters
The job placement rate for our 2021 graduate cohort: 77.78%
The job placement rate for our 2022 graduate cohort: 100 %