Associates in Science Degree
The Associates in Science Degree in Human Services will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
Become a Medical Assistant
The program prepares individuals to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including:
- Patient intake and care
- Routine diagnostic and recording procedures
- Pre-examination assistance
- Administration of medications
- First aid under the supervision of a physician
Certificate Information
Administrative/Clinical Medical Assisting (30 units)
Enrollment: Open
Time of Completion: Typically 2 semesters, if beginning in fall
Estimated Costs:
- Tuition at $46 per unit = $1380
- Books and Materials = $1000
- Fees: $17 – $85
- Health Services: $17 Winter/Summer | $20 Fall/Spring
- Parking: $50 Fall/Spring
- Student Services Fee: $15 Fall/Spring | $2 Winter/Summer
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2437 – $2569
| Required Courses Medical Assisting* (30 Units) |
| Required Courses | Title | Units |
| MDA-10 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MDA-11 | Medical Documentation and Terminology | 2 |
| MDA-50 | Medical Assisting Core | 2 |
| MDA-54A | Clinical Medical Assisting I | 2 |
| MDA-54B | Clinical Medical Assisting II | 4 |
| MDA-59 | Medical Office Procedures | 3.5 |
| MDA-60 | Survey of Human Diseases | 2 |
| MDA-61 | Pharmacology for Medical Office Personnel | 2 |
| MDA-100 | Clinical Externship | 3.5 |
| BIO-45 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Electives (Choose one from list below – 3 units) | ||
| Electives (3 Units) |
| Courses | Title | Units |
| CIS-1A | Introduction to Computer Information System | 3 |
| CAT/CIS-3 | Computer Applications Using Windows | 3 |
| CAT/CIS-80 | Word Processing: Microsoft Word for Windows | 3 |
*CPR is not required but recommended before seeking employment as the majority of Physician Offices require it.
Suggested Sequencing
Fall Semester | 16.5 units
- Medical Terminology*
- Medical Assisting Core
- Medical Office Procedures
- Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology*
- Computer Applications*
- Survey of Human Disease (on-line)
*Courses may be taken in the summer prior to starting the program.
Winter Semester | 2 units
- Pharmacology (on-line)
Spring Semester | 11.5
- Clinical Medical Assisting I
- Clinical Medical Assisting II
- Medical Documentation and Terminology
- Clinical Externship
Resources
- Gainful Employment Disclosure