Certificate of Completion
About the Program
The Medical Assistant three-term certificate program provides a comprehensive combination of online, classroom and hands-on experience in Medical Assisting. Medical Assistants are health care practitioners qualified by education, experience, and examination to assist doctors in the performance of patient care, examination, and documentation. These multi-skilled practitioners perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks and are critical members of the health care team. Successful completion of this three-term program prepares students to be eligible for the Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or other national medical assisting accrediting agencies. In addition, students may also sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association. The curriculum for the program is based on the standards and guidelines for the CCMA which can be reviewed on the National Healthcareer Association website.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion are:
Perform and document routine clinical procedures according to current office protocol.
Perform and document routine administrative procedures according to current office protocols.
Explain legal and ethical standards for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Demonstrate industry standards of infection control and safety principles.
Conduct venipuncture and capillary puncture, select appropriate collection tubes, and follow proper procedures for labeling and transporting specimens.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math and writing. Students wishing to enter the program cohort must declare their interest by attending a mandatory virtual Allied Health Information Session and apply online through the Allied Health website. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.
Prior to placement in a practicum, student must complete:
- specific health and immunization requirements, as required by the practicum facility;
- a criminal background check; and
- a drug screening (including an associated fee)
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Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the program coordinator’s recommendation. In order to ensure coursework is current, program courses over seven years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department coordinator before being accepted toward core requirements.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete courses with at least a “C-” or better grade and they must have at least a 2.0 program GPA. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade.
These requirements apply only to Medical Assistant students admitted to the program during the current academic year. The program of study, graduation requirements, and courses are under constant review and are subject to revision. Students contemplating admission in a later year may have different requirements and must obtain the program map or catalog for that year.
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement. Note: some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
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