MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3291 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 2024 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 67-77 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 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. Apply ethical and legal guidelines and scope of practice to administrative and clinical settings, including use of technology and management of medical documents. (BIO160, HCC145, MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, RDG100, (CRE), [HU], [SB]) 2. Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as a healthcare professional. (BIO160, HCC145, MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (CRE), [FYC]) 3. Display professional behaviors and accountability. (BIO160, HCC145, MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, RDG100, (COM), [SB]) 4. Perform various clinical and laboratory procedures using safety protocols under supervision of the healthcare provider. (BIO160, MAS200, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], MAT114) 5. Utilize numerical formulas, concepts and data relevant to the healthcare field. (BIO160, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS200, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, MAT114) 6. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103, HCC145, RDG100) 7. Demonstrate empathy, compassion, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity in the healthcare setting. (HCC145, MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, RDG100, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB]) 8. Perform administrative skills and procedures in an ambulatory healthcare environment. (HCC145, MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 9. Use critical thinking skills to follow current best practices in healthcare. (HCC145, MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], MAT114, [SB]) 10. Communicate effectively and in a culturally responsive manner with patients and the healthcare team. (MAS101, MAS102, MAS103, MAS104, MAS201, MAS202, MAS203, MAS204, MAS205, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 11. Evaluate appropriate types of information relevant to the healthcare field. ((CRE), [FYC], [HU], MAT114)

Program Notes
Students must be admitted to the program and cannot self-enroll in courses. Successful completion of each MAS course is required to progress 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. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses 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 COM225 is recommended for students who wish to transfer to NAU BS in Health Sciences - Medical Assisting. One of the following courses for students who are interested in transferring to a 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 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 OR PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Laboratory 4

Admission Criteria
Formal application and admission to the program is required. Completion of the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Medical Administrative Assisting (5295) AND Completion of the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Clinical Medical Assisting (5291) OR Completion of all Medical Assisting courses associated with both CCLs, awarded through Prior Learning Assessment. 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

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Completion of the Certificate of Completion in Medical Administrative Assisting (5295) 20-25
AND
Completion of the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Clinical Medical Assisting (5291) 37-40

Credits: 58-68

Restricted Electives
None	Credits:

General Electives
None.	Credits: 0

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 9

General Education Core	Credits: 3

First-Year Composition	Credits: 3
Met by ENG101 OR ENG107 in the Clinical Medical Assisting certificate. AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3

Oral Communication	Credits: 0
Met by COM100 or COM110 in the Clinical Medical Assisting certificate.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0
Met by CRE101 or Equivalent as indicated by assessment in the Required Courses area.

Mathematics	Credits: 0
Met by MAT114 in the Clinical Medical Assisting certificate.

General Education Distribution	Credits: 6

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: 0
Met by BIO160 in the Clinical Medical Assisting certificate.

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 25, 2023

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.