MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3291 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2021 Fall Last Admit Term: 2023 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 64-74 CIP Code: 51.0801	Primary College: Phoenix 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 (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 degree is designed to provide an opportunity for advancement in the healthcare field. Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Medical Assisting and Medical Administrative Assisting are also available.

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])

Program Notes
Successful completion of MAS101 is required for progressing in the 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. This program is delivered in a fast-track format. Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. Students interested in transferring to the NAU BS in Health Science-Medical Assisting can satisfy the relevant Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and transfer requirements by completing the following courses: An additional course with the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] general studies designation 3 BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 An additional course with the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications general studies designation. 3 Recommend MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 OR PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3

Admission Criteria
Formal application and admission 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. 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

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 6
+ MAS203 Medical Assisting Pharmacology 6
+ MAS204 Clinical Medical Assisting Practicum 4
+ MAS205 Medical Assisting Program Review 2

Credits: 42

Restricted Electives
None	Credits:

General Electives
None.	Credits: 0

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-32

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 Recommended: COM100 or COM110. COM225 is recommended for students who wish to transfer to NAU BS in Health Sciences - Medical Assisting.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 3-6 Recommend the following courses for students who are interested in transferring to university: + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10-14

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) is recommended for students interested in transferring to the NAU BS in Health Sciences - Medical Assisting.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4-8
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND + BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) 4-8

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 22, 2021

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.