Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting short certificate requires the student to complete thirty (30) semester hours, twenty-nine (29) of which are in medical assisting coursework. This program will prepare students for careers in the healthcare field by offering courses in both the clinical and administrative functions of a physician’s office. Prior to completion of the medical assisting short certificate, students will complete two hundred twenty-five (225) hours of practicum in a medical setting. Prerequisites for MAT 229: Medical Assisting Practicum must be completed before students will be approved to register for MAT 229. Required enrollment in MAT 228R: Medical Assistant CCMA Review Course in conjunction with or following completion of MAT 229: Medical Assisting Practicum is essential to prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam. Please see “Required Documents” under A.A.S - Medical Assisting Program for required immunizations and certification.