Medical Assistant Technology Cert

MEDICAL ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY

Certificate

The medical assistant technology program is a one-year certificate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Minimum Goal Statement: To prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

The student will be trained in the administrative and clinical skills necessary for employment in an ambulatory care setting. Upon graduation, students will be immediately eligible to sit for AAMA Certification Examination. Successful completion of this examination allows candidates to practice as a CMA (AAMA) anywhere in the United States or its territories.

Currently enrolled students should check their Degree Works audit for specific course and program information. Students should also consult with a counselor or advisor for program specific information.

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Required Classes*
Course
Class
Credits
HCR 116
Medical Terminology
1
ENG 110
College Writing I
3-OR-
ENG 160
College Writing & Research
4
MAT 100
Medical Admin Procedures I
3
MAT 106
Medical Clinical Procedures I
3
MAT 109
Medical Clinical Procedures II
3
MAT 112
Medical Term/Anat Systems I
2
MAT 200
Medical Admin Procedures II
3
MAT 205
Laboratory Procedures
3
MAT 206
Medical Computer Applications
3
MAT 207
Pharm for Medical Assisting
2
MAT 209
Human Disease
1
MAT 210
Medical Term/Anat Systems II
2
MAT 223
Medical Assistant Seminar
1
MAT 274
MAT Externship
4
MATH 100
Health Careers Math
1
Minimum Total Credits: 35

*Please note this program requires a special application packet.

The sample class schedule does not include additional course work, prerequisites, and other important degree or certificate qualifications.

See the Health Career Admission Coordinator or email healthcareers@kvcc.edu for more information.


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Commission on Accreditation for
Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org