Medical Administrative Assisting
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Administrative Assisting is designed to provide education and training for employment in various administrative health care settings. Medical Administrative Assistants are healthcare professionals who are key members of the administrative medical office team. They foster a friendly and positive patient experience while performing numerous administrative duties that adhere to all state and federal standards. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist exam. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Clinical Medical Assisting and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Medical Administrative Assisting (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5295
Total credits required
23-28
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
High school diploma or GED equivalence is required.
Student must be 18 years of age.
Formal application and acceptance to the program is required.
Completion of program prerequisites.
Prior Learning Assessment credit may be awarded for completion of all Medical Assisting courses associated with this CCL.
Notes
Formal application and acceptance into program is required.
Per programmatic accreditation requirements, students must pass all the psychomotor and affective skills contained within each course in order to successfully complete the program.
Students cannot repeat a course more than once.
Successful completion of each successive MAS is required to progress in the Medical Administrative Assisting program.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Background Check Requirements
The 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 practicum(s). Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting.
- Display 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional.
- Use critical thinking skills to follow current best practices in healthcare.
- Communicate effectively and in a culturally responsive manner with patients and the healthcare team.
Career statistics
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 Arizona-based 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 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
$39,010 Show expanded career information for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Program Prerequisite | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Program Prerequisite | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | Program Prerequisite | 1–3 | ||
| RDG100 | Successful College Reading | OR Successful placement test score (0) 0-3 |
0–3 | ||
| This program is not available for Part-Time delivery. | |||||
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAS101 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | Critical course Gateway course Students must meet all the Learning Outcomes to continue the Medical Assisting program. | 3 | ||
| MAS102 | Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting | 6 | |||
| MAS103 | Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology | 3 | |||
| MAS104 | Medical Administrative Assisting Practicum | Critical course All health and safety documents must remain current and in good standing, especially TB screening and CPR BLS provider, throughout the MAS104 Practicum. | 4 |
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.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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/freeForm11?id=187627).
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.