The Medical Office Clinical and Administrative Professional certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students to preparefor careers in medical assisting. Students completing the Medical Office Clinical and Administrative Professional Certificate of Achievement will also meet the requirements to test for the State of California Certification of Medical Assistants. Students will attain the necessary competencies to function as a Medical Assistant working both the administrative and clinical components.An internship in a medical office/clinical combining the skill set o fadministrative and clinical experience helps to prepare the student with the experience necessary to enter the workforce.
This is a new program. Thisprogram primarily utilizes courses already taught at the college from the Nursingand Allied Health Department, .
Course # | Course Name | 2017-18 Annual# Sections | 2017-18 Annual Enrollment | 2018-19 Annual # Sections | 2018-19 Annual Enrollment |
MAP 50 | Introduction to Medical Administrative Careers (formerly MAP100) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 |
NURS 155 | *Basic Medical Terminology | 6 | 135 | 6 | 135 |
MAP 62 | Medical Coding (formerly MAP 104) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 |
MAP 64 | Medical Insurance and Billing (formerly MAP 105) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 |
MAP 60 | Introduction to the Electronic Health Record (formerly MAP 110) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 |
MAP 54 | HIPPA Compliance (formerly MAP 102) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 |
NURS 151 | *Body Systems Survey for Health Professionals | 6 | 135 | 6 | 135 |
MAP 56 | Introduction of Patient Advocacy (formerly MAP 150) | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 |
The Medical Office Clinical and Administrative Professional, also known as a Front and Back Office Medical Assistant, is an integral part of the healthcare/medical team, thus the job demands the same high caliber of ethics, attitude and performance that the public has come to expect of the healthcare/medical profession. Opportunities are many and varied, depending upon such factors as personality, experience and education. Medical Assistant may become managers of clinics or group practices as well as assist in the physician’s office, clini cor hospital.
Learning Objectives:
Student Selection and Fees: Admission to the Medial Office Clinical and Administrative Professional program requires a separate and additional process to the general college admission. Security screening of approximately $88 in addition to the standard college fees. The information and application form is available through the Nursing and Allied Health Department.
Security Screening: To comply with state and local regulations for health care providers, student participating in clinicals/externships through the MiraCosta Medical Office Clinical and Administrative Professional program are required to meet vaccination and drug testing requirements and provide documentation to the Nursing and Allied Health Department prior to being placed at a clinical/externship site. Students arealso required to complete criminal background checks and will be required to undergo fingerprinting.
Dept. Name/# | Name | Units |
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NURS 155 | *Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |
NURS 151 | *Body Systems Survey for Health Professionals | 3 |
MAP 50 | Introduction to Medical Administrative Careers (formerly MAP100) | 3 |
MAP 56 | Introduction of Patient Advocacy (formerly MAP 150) | 3 |
MAP 54 | HIPPA Compliance (formerly MAP 102) | 1 |
MAP 70 | Blood borne and Airborne Pathogen Standards (formerly MAP 153) | 1 |
NURS 153 | Pathophysiology for Health Professions | 3 |
MAP 80 | Medical Assistant Clinical Back Office I (formerly MAP 152) | 3 |
14 Units | ||
MAP 60 | Introduction to the Electronic Health Record (formerly MAP 110) | 3 |
MAP 62 | Medical Coding (formerly MAP 104) | 3 |
MAP 64 | Medical Insurance and Billing (formerly MAP 105) | 3 |
MAP 82 | Medical Assistant—Clinical Back Office II (formerly MAP 154) | 3 |
MAP 90 | Medical Assistant Clinical Preceptorship (formerly MAP 160) | 4 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Required | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Sequence |
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P | NURS 155 | *Basic Medical Terminology | 3 | Prerequisite |
P | NURS 151 | *Body Systems Survey for Health Professionals | 3 | Prerequisite |
P | MAP 50 | Introduction to Medical Administrative Careers (formerly MAP100) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 56 | Introduction of Patient Advocacy (formerly MAP 150) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 54 | HIPPA Compliance (formerly MAP 102) | 1 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 70 | Blood borne and Airborne Pathogen Standards (formerly MAP 153) | 1 | Fall/Spring |
NURS 153 | Pathophysiology for Health Professions | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
P | MAP 80 | Medical Assistant Clinical Back Office I (formerly MAP 152) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
14 Units | ||||
P | MAP 60 | Introduction to the Electronic Health Record (formerly MAP 110) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 62 | Medical Coding (formerly MAP 104) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 64 | Medical Insurance and Billing (formerly MAP 105) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 82 | Medical Assistant—Clinical Back Office II (formerly MAP 154) | 3 | Fall/Spring |
P | MAP 90 | Medical Assistant Clinical Preceptorship (formerly MAP 160) | 4 | Fall/Spring |
16 Units |
Danene Brown · 05/08/19
SD Mesa supports this certificate.
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Dr. Al Taccone · 03/07/19
The LMI is included in the narrative that I attached in the "LMI" field as opposed to cutting and pasting into the text box. I hope that works for everyone. Thank you for your consideration. Al Taccone
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