Medical Assistant - Administrative, Associate in Science
Medical Assistant - Administrative, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Medical Assistant—Administrative assists students in developing the skills needed for a career as a medical assistant, trained in either administrative (front office) or clinical (back office) skills or both. This comprehensive program provides the opportunity for students to develop effective communication skills, computer skills, and technical skills that lead to success in working in a variety of healthcare settings. Jobs in this field include: front office medical assistant, medical secretary, back office medical assistant, entry level medical biller, hospital admitting clerk, hospital unit coordinator, and entry level medical records clerk.
Students who successfully complete this program may be eligible to take the certification exam offered by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants to become a California Certified Medical Assistant – Administrative (CCMA-A), Clinical (CCMA-C) or Administrative and Clinical (CCMA-AC).
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUS V25 | Medical Coding | 3 |
| BUS V26 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| BUS V27A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BUS V28A | Medical Office Procedures: Front Office | 3 |
| BUS V29 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 21 | |
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| Total Major Units | 21 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 21 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (3) | |
| Elective Units | 18 | |
| Total Units for the A.S. Degree | 60 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications (Double counts as GE Area 1B) | 3 |
| BUS V27A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BUS V28A | Medical Office Procedures: Front Office | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (AA/AS GE Area 1A) | 4 |
| Select one VC Local GE Area 7 course (Minimum 3 units) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS V29 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| Select three VC Local GE courses | 9 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| BUS V25 | Medical Coding | 3 |
| BUS V26 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| Select two VC Local GE courses | 6 | |
| Select one elective course (Minimum 3 units) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select five elective courses (Minimum 15 units) | 15 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 61 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate performance of appropriate medical administrative or clinical skills.
- Determine appropriate communication strategies for stakeholders in the medical environment.
- Identify legal and ethical principles that affect the role of a medical assistant.
- Apply appropriate procedures for complying with established risk management and safety practices.