Medical Assistant - Certificate of Completion
The Medical Assistant Certificate program prepares students to sit for the NCCT Medical Assistant Certification exam and gain employment as entry-level Medical Assistants in physicians' offices and medical facilities.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | ||
| AHS 140 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| AHS 190 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I (All other courses must be completed prior to taking this course.) | 6 |
| HIT 120 | Health Information Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| HIT/NURS/OATS 150 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 3 |
| NA 101 | Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab | 6 |
| NA 115 | Phlebotomist Technician | 6 |
| OATS 208 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| AHS 140 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| HIT/NURS/OATS 150 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | 3 |
| NA 115 | Phlebotomist Technician | 6 |
| OATS 208 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AHS 190 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I | 6 |
| HIT 120 | Health Information Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| NA 101 | Nursing Assistant Theory and Lab | 6 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |