Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled, Associate in Science
Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled, Associate in Science
The Associate of Science in Medical Assistant—Multi-Skilled 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), California Certified Medical Assistant – Clinical (CCMA-C) or California Certified Medical Assistant – 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 V28B | Medical Procedures: Back Office | 3 |
| BUS V28BL | Medical Procedures: Back Office Laboratory | 1 |
| BUS V29 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 25 | |
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| Total Major Units | 25 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 25 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (3) | |
| Elective Units | 14 | |
| Total Units for the A.S. Degree | 60 | |
Plan of Study is based on the VCCCD General Education Pattern.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications (VCCCD GE Area 4 (Double Count)) | 3 |
| BUS V27A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BUS V28A | Medical Office Procedures: Front Office | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (VCCCD GE Area 1A) | 4 |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BUS V28B | Medical Procedures: Back Office | 3 |
| BUS V28BL | Medical Procedures: Back Office Laboratory | 1 |
| BUS V29 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| Select course . . . . VCCCD GE Area 2 | 3 | |
| Select course . . . . VCCCD GE Area 3 | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 1 | |
| Units/Hours | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| BUS V25 | Medical Coding | 3 |
| BUS V26 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Select course . . . . VCCCD GE Area 1B | 3 | |
| Select course . . . . VCCCD GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select course . . . . VCCCD GE Area 5 | 3 | |
| Select course . . . . VCCCD GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Select a course: Degree-applicable course | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 60 | |
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.