Medical Assistant
CERT - Occupational Certificate
This program provides an understanding of front and back office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting.
Program Purpose
This program provides an understanding of front and back office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Rev. 10/2022
First Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 121 | Mathematics for the Applied Sciences | 4 | Prerequisite |
| AHE 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 | Major Requirement |
| BIO 160 | Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | Major Requirement |
| MDA 120 | Medical Office | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 15 |
Second Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDA 121 | Medical Technician | 6 | Major Requirement |
| MDA 241 | Medical Assistant Externship | 5 | Major Requirement |
| 11 |
Additional Information
Check the Medical Assistant program page for additional information about this certificate.
Note: Before the end of the student's second semester in the program, students will be required to have a Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card for Volunteer Health Science Student & Clinical Assistant and a Healthcare Provider (BLS Provider) or Professional Rescuer (CPR) certification.