Medical Assisting - Certificate
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals to work in ambulatory health care facilities in both the administrative and clinical areas. Administrative skills are developed in the areas of medical office procedures, written communications, financial management, insurance billing, International Classification of Diseases - 10th (ICD-10) Edition, and Physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. Clinical skills include assisting with patient intake, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures including administration of medications and first aid.
The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at the Larimer and Westminster Campuses have a site visit scheduled for pursuing initial accreditation by CAAHEP. This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763. 727-210-2350. www.caahep.org
Requirements
Required Courses
| HPR 106 | Law and Ethics for Health Professions | 2 |
| HPR 119 | Computers in Health Care | 2 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| MAP 110 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| MAP 120 | Medical Office Financial Management | 4 |
| MOT 125 | Basic Medical Sciences I | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| MAP 138 | Medical Assisting Laboratory | 4 |
| MAP 140 | Medical Assisting Clinical Skills | 4 |
| MAP 150 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| MAP 183 | Medical Assistant Internship | 4 |
| MAP 189 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
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