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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3291
Effective Term: 2021 Spring   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60-68
CIP Code: 51.0801
Instructional Council: Allied Health (51)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
31-9092.00 Medical Assistants


Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting is designed to provide education and training for employment as Medical Assistants along with a transfer pathway to a Baccalaureate degree. Medical assistants are integral members of the administrative and clinical healthcare team in various healthcare settings. Medical assistants act as liaisons between the healthcare providers and patients, and are of vital importance to the success of the medical practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam. In addition, obtaining the Associate`s degree is designed to provide an opportunity for advancement in the healthcare field. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Medical Assisting and Medical Administrative Assisting are also available.



Required Courses
+ MAS101 Introduction to Medical Assisting 2
+ MAS102 Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting 6
+ MAS103 Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology 6
+ MAS104 Medical Administrative Assisting Practicum 4
+ MAS201 Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting 6
+ MAS202 Laboratory Testing in Ambulatory Healthcare Settings 3
+ MAS203 Medical Assisting Pharmacology 3
+ MAS204 Clinical Medical Assisting Practicum 4
+ MAS205 Medical Assisting Program Review 2
Credits: 36

Learning Outcomes
1. Value empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
2. Demonstrate professional behaviors and accountability. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (COM), [SB], [SG])
3. Apply ethical and legal guidelines and scope of practice to administrative and clinical settings, including use of technology and management of medical documents. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (CRE), [HU], [SB], [SG])
4. Perform administrative skills and procedures in an ambulatory healthcare environment. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, (COM), (CRE), [FYC])
5. Apply knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (CRE), [FYC], [SG])
6. Use critical thinking to follow current best practices in healthcare. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB])
7. Communicate effectively in a culturally responsive manner with patients and the healthcare team. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (COM), (CRE), [FYC])
8. Utilize numerical concepts and data relevant to the healthcare field. (MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, [MA], [SG])
9. Perform various clinical and laboratory procedures using safety protocols under supervision of the healthcare provider. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SG])
10. Evaluate appropriate types of information relevant to the healthcare field. ((CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA])
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 22, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.