Certified Medical Assistant AAS (102 Credits)

51.0801

Plan Code: MLAMAAPT

6 quarter AAS
Maximum class size: 20
Student to teacher ratio: 10:1
Enrollment point: Fall, Spring
This is a hybrid course with some classes being offered fully online, with over half the classes being in-person.
Students will being using a full phlebotomy lab with equipment; lab with CLIA-waved testing equipment; mannequin body parts for procedure simulation; BP cuff and stethoscopes.
Highly recommended to register for CMA (AAMA) National Exam after AAS degree completion
Students will need to purchase specific color scrubs, stethoscope, penlight, pocket medical dictionary, BP cuff (optional)

General Education Requirements

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

AMA 110	Computer Basics	1
AMA 111	Introduction to Word Processing	3
AMA 112	Fundamentals of Medical Terminology	4
AMA 113	Healthcare Communications	5

GENED

AMA 116	Medical Office Procedures	3
AMA 117	Beginning Medical Terminology	4
CMA 114	Introduction to the Health Care Profession	3
CMA 150	Medical Office Clinical Applications I	6

GENED

AMA 119	Advanced Medical Office Procedures	3
AMA 120	Introduction to Spreadsheets	3
AMA 121	Intermediate Medical Terminology	4
CMA 151	Medical Office Clinical Applications II	6

GENED

AMA 123	Electronic Health Records	4
AMA 124	First Aid/CPR	1
AMA 127	Medical Insurance and Reimbursement	4
AMA 128	Advanced Medical Terminology - Pathophysiology	4
CMA 152	Medical Office Laboratory Procedures	4

AMA 126	Advanced Administrative Medical Concepts	4
AMA 129	Medical Coding Applications	4
AMA 133	HIV/BBP Prevention Education	1
CMA 153	Human Diseases and Pharmacology	3

AMA 135	Practical Applications	3
CMA 154	Medical Assistant Practicum	6
CMA 155	Medical Assistant Exam Review	2
CMA 156	Job Readiness & Preparation	2