Medical Office Clinical Assistant Certificate
Medical Office Clinical Assistants are allied health professionals trained to work in ambulatory care settings such as clinics and physicians’ offices. This certificate provides the training for entry level work in the clinical area of the offices. Medical assistants provide hands-on care to clients while working closely with physicians.
Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:
- HPR 178 Medical Terminology with a "C" grade or higher
- ACCUPLACER® Requirements:
- Elementary Algebra (EA) 30 or higher
- Reading 80 or higher
- Sentence Structure (SS) 95 or higher
- Pass background check**
See DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES at http://www.MorganCC.edu/docs/disqualifyingoffenses2010.pdf
- Pass 10-panel drug screen**
Although possession and use of marijuana for certain medical conditions consistent with the requirements of the Colorado Constitution is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at Morgan Community College. Therefore a student with a drug screening showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in program.
- Submit proof of current immunizations**
- Make payment for student clinical badge
- Purchase malpractice insurance at MCC Bookstore
- Provide copy of valid American Heart CPR for the Healthcare Provider card
- Purchase appropriate scrubs through MCC Bookstore
**Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details
Course Requirements:
Spring-Semester 1
| PSY 235 | Human Growth & Development: SS3 | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| MOT 136 | Introduction to Clinical Skills | 2 |
| BIO 106 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring-Semester 3
| HWE 122 | Responding to Emergencies | 2 |
| HPR 101 | Customer Service in Healthcare | 2 |
| COM 105 | Career Communications | 3 |
| MOT 138 | Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Fall-Semester 2
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| MOT 140 | Medical Assisting Clinical Skills | 4 |
| MOT 150 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Summer-Semester 3
| MOT 188 | Practicum | .5-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 40
Code: M_CER_MDAS