Medical Assisting Career Certificate (MEDAS-VC)

 

The Career Certificate in Medical Assisting prepares students for a career as a medical assistant by focusing on broad, transferable skills that stress both theory and hands-on training. This 1300 clock hour program uses a combination of theoretical, simulation, and hands-on instruction. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Allied Health

[phone]

[e-mail]

Certificate Requirements (1300 ch)

Term 1 (505 ch)

HSC 0003C	Basic Healthcare Worker	90 ch
MEA 0002C	Introduction to Medical Assisting	250 ch
MEA 0501C	Medical Office Procedures	75 ch
MEA 0506C	Administrative Office Procedures	90 ch

Term 2 (520 ch)

MEA 0530C	Pharmacology for Medical Assisting	90 ch
MEA 0543C	EKG Aide, MA	75 ch
MEA 0573C	Laboratory Procedures	125 ch
MEA 0581C	Clinical Assisting	230 ch

Term 3 (275 ch)

MEA 0521C	Phlebotomist, MA	75 ch
MEA 0942L	Practicum Experience	200 ch