Medical Assistant Training Program - AS degree

The Medical Assistant Associate Degree Program is a comprehensive and hands-on educational pathway designed to equip aspiring healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to excel as medical assistants. This program aims to provide a solid foundation in medical assisting, enabling graduates to work effectively in various healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, physician offices, and other medical facilities.

20 per semester.

The goal of the Medical Assistant Training Program is to offer a comprehensive and hands-on educational pathway that prepares students to become skilled and compassionate medical assistants. This program addresses an occupational purpose, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare workforce as competent professionals. 

The program's curriculum is thoughtfully structured to cover essential topics, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on training. Students will study medical office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical law and ethics. They will also receive training in clinical skills, such as measuring vital signs, performing basic laboratory tests, and assisting with medical procedures. To further enhance practical experience, the program includes a clinical externship. During this period, students will work in a healthcare setting under the supervision of experienced professionals. This real-world experience allows them to apply their classroom learning in a professional environment, gaining valuable insights into the daily responsibilities of a medical assistant and improving their skills. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Biology 33	Medical Terminology3	3	Yr 1 S1
Allied Health ALD HTH035	Introduction to Medical Assisting I	3	Yr 1 S1
Allied Health ALD HTH036	Introduction to Medical Assisting II	3	Yr 1 S1
Allied Health ALD HTH037	Medical Assisting Laboratory	3	Yr 1 S1
GE		3	Yr 1 S1
Allied Health 21 ALD HTH021	Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider	0.5	Yr 1 S2
Allied Health ALD HTH038	Medical Assisting Clinical Internship	2.5	Yr 1 S2
Allied Health ALD HTH039	Medical Assistant Certification Prep	1	Yr 1 S2
ALD HTH 100	Job Application Skills for Healthcare	1	Yr 1 S2
GE		9	Yr 1 S2
HTHTEK 100	Introduction To Health Information Technology	3	Yr 2 S1
HTHTEK 103	Introduction To Basic Coding	3	Yr 2 S1
HTHTEK 110	Ambulatory Care Coding	3	Yr 2 S1
HTHTEK 230	Electronic Health Records in the Health Care System	3	Yr 2 S1
GE		3	Yr 2 S1
GE		16	Yr 2 S2

The college currently offers the Medical Office Administrative Assistant. A certificate program was also approved. The new program will be stackable and will be an advancement to the current programs.

GCC, PCC, WLAC, and LACC offer similar programs.

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