MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5291 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2025 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 24 CIP Code: 51.0801	Primary College: Initiating College: Phoenix College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: PC Field of Interest: Health Sciences Instructional Council: Allied Health GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Clinical Medical Assisting provides education and training for employment as Medical Assistants. 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. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assisting and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Administrative Assisting are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 2. Display professional behaviors and accountability. (MAS201, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 3. Apply ethical and legal guidelines and scope of practice to administrative and clinical settings, including use of technology and management of medical documents. (MAS201, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 4. Perform administrative skills and procedures in an ambulatory healthcare environment. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 5. Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional. (MAS201, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 6. Use critical thinking skills to follow current best practices in healthcare. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 7. Communicate effectively and in a culturally responsive manner with patients and the healthcare team. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205) 8. Perform various clinical and laboratory procedures using safety protocols under supervision of the healthcare provider. (MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205)

Program Notes
Successful completion of each successive MAS course is required to progress in the Clinical Medical Assisting program. Per programmatic accreditation requirements, students must pass all the psychomotor and affective skills contained within each course in order to successfully complete the course. Students cannot repeat a course more than once. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria
Formal application and acceptance to the program is required. Students must be at least 18 years of age to apply for admission. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Completion of the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Administrative Assisting (5295), OR Completion of all Medical Assisting courses associated with the CCL, awarded through Prior Learning Assessment. EdReady assessment score of 70 or higher on the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics assessment OR Equivalent placement score on the District Mathematics assessment OR Completion of higher level mathematics course. Submit current CPR/BLS Provider card (American Heart Association-approved) and maintain current status throughout the practicum(s). Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation, signed by a licensed healthcare provider. Background Check Requirements Admission to an 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.

Required Courses

+ MAS201 Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting 6
+ MAS202 Laboratory Testing in Ambulatory Healthcare Settings 6
+ MAS203 Medical Assisting Pharmacology 6
+ MAS204 Clinical Medical Assisting Practicum 4
+ MAS205 Medical Assisting Program Review 2

Credits: 24

Restricted Electives
None	Credits: None

General Electives
None	Credits: None

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2025

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.