Certificate of Completion

About the Program

The three-term Medical Assistant Bridge program is designed for currently employed Medical Administrative Assistants (also called: Patient Service Specialists, Medical Office Assistants, Front desk receptionists, and others) with at least 500 hours of experience in their role and support from their employer, to take an abbreviated Medical Assistant Program in order to achieve certification and a role as a Medical Assistant in their current organization.

Students completing this program will be prepared to take the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Examinations through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

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 Bridge Certificate of Completion are:

Perform and document routine clinical procedures according to current office protocol.

Perform and document specialty procedures according to current office protocol.

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.

Before beginning the program, students should complete the following:

Review the Medical Assistant Bridge Program Guide.

Complete the Rogue Community College Clinical Training Agreement for the Medical Assistant Bridge Program.

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 program 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. 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.