Medical Assisting

The Certificate of Competency CCT) in Medical Assisting explores how Medical assistants are integral members of the administrative and clinical healthcare team in various healthcare settings. Medical assistants act as liaisons between the healthcare providers and patients, and are of vital importance to the success of the medical practice. The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Medical Assisting provides education and training for employment as medical assistants. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam.

Details

Field of Interest

Health Sciences

Degree Type

Certificate of Competency (CCT)

Academic Plan

Medical Assisting (CER)

Academic Plan Code

1804

Total Clock Hours Required

830

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Admissions criteria

1. Formal application and admission to the program is required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to apply for admission.

2. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

3. Submit current CPR/BLS Provider card (American Heart Association approved) and maintain current status throughout the externship(s).

4. Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation, signed by a licensed healthcare provider.

5. Background Check Requirements:

Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Students must maintain current fingerprint clearance throughout the externship(s). Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.

6. Students must have multiple measures assessment results or course placement test results that qualify students for entry into the following courses OR have completed the following courses with a C or better: English 101/107, CRE101, and MAT095.

Notes

Practicum hours are site specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. This program is delivered in a fast-track format and the need for college-level skills in English, Reading, and Math is critical to successful completion of the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Practice empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting.
Demonstrate professional behaviors and accountability.
Apply ethical and legal guidelines and scope of practice to administrative and clinical settings, including use of technology and management of medical documents.
Perform administrative skills and procedures in an ambulatory healthcare environment.
Perform various clinical and laboratory procedures using safety protocols under supervision of the healthcare provider.
Apply knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional.
Use critical thinking to follow current best practices in healthcare.
Apply effective communication skills essential for the health care professional.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Medical Assistants

$36,300 Show expanded career information for Medical Assistants

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.

Courses

Courses Sequence

Block 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Clock Hours
MDC103	Introduction to Medical Assisting	Prerequisites: Program admission, and successful completion of RDG100 or higher or appropriate reading placement into CRE101. Health and Safety Documentation uploaded to American DataBank and verified prior to being enrolled in the class. Note: Health and Safety Documentation Required ? Documents listed below should be uploaded into American DataBank at least 3 weeks prior to class start and must be uploaded and verified before enrollment can occur: MMR (measles, mumps,rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), Influenza (flu), Two Step TB (tuberculosis), Hep B Series (hepatitis B), Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR certification, Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card	Critical course Gateway course	156
MDC104	Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting			159
MDC105	Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MDC104.		141

Block 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Clock Hours
MDC106DC	Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting II			174
MDC130	Medical Assisting Practicum	Prerequisites: MDC106 with a grade of C or better or MDC120 with a P grade. To continue in the Medical Assisting program, the following must be completed prior to enrolling in this course: 1. Background check requirements in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check Policy. 2. Students also must provide a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Students must maintain current fingerprint clearance throughout the externship(s). 3. Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation. 4. Students are responsible to meet the requirements of the background check, fingerprint clearance card, and health and safety documentation.	Practicum hours are site specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times.	200

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.

Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=174597).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.