2025-2027 Catalog

Medical Assistant- Certificate

The Medical Assisting (MA) student will be trained to perform at a minimum entry level in positions normally available in a medical facility such as physicians', chiropractors', or podiatrists' offices and clinics. The program provides the MA with entry-level theory and limited "hands-on" training in basic and routine clinical and office taks. This will equip the MA with the competencies required to perform in either a clinical or office capacity. The graduate will be able to assist in EKG, first aid, and phlebotomy.


Required Courses

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BOFF 139Medical Office Procedures

3

BOFF 140Medical Terminology

3

MEDA 100Pharmacology

3

MEDA 120Clinical Procedures I

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BOFF 249Medical Office Procedures II

3

MEDA 150Pharmacology II

3

MEDA 170Clinical Procedures II

3

MEDA 210Medical Ethics

3

MEDA 220Clinical Procedures III

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MEDA 200Clinical/Office Internship

3

BOFF 121Fundamentals of Business Documents

3

ENGL 121Communication Skills

3

GSCI 105Human Body-Structure & Functi

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 39