Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled, Certificate of Achievement
Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled, Certificate of Achievement
The Medical Assistant – Multi-Skilled, Certificate of Achievement (COA) assists students in developing the skills needed for a career as a clinical (back office) medical assistant. This program provides the opportunity for students to develop effective communication skills, computer skills, and technical skills related to working in an administrative role in a variety of healthcare settings. Jobs in this field include front office medical assistant, medical secretary, back office (clinical) medical assistant, 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 List
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 units) | ||
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUS V26 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| BUS V27A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total Required Core Units | 9 | |
| Required Additional Courses: Select either List A or List B (16 units) | ||
| List A: | ||
| BUS V97 | Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant | 16 |
| List B: | ||
| BUS V25 | Medical Coding | 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 V44 | Business English | 3 |
| or BUS V45 | Business Communications | |
| Total Required Additional Units | 16 | |
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| Total Units Required for the Certificate | 25 | |
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.