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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Medical Assisting and enter the workforce. Students explore the administrative and clinical skills required in health care settings. This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for a career 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 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 33756. 727-210-2350. To view the most recent FRCC Annual Report for the Boulder County Campus (MAERB) please click here
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MOT 125 | Basic Medical Sciences I | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| HPR 119 | Computers in Health Care | 2 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| REQUIRED | MAP 110, MAP 120, MAP 150, and/or HPR 106 | 5-8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-21 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MAP 138 | Medical Assisting Laboratory | 4 |
| MAP 140 | Medical Assisting Clinical Skills | 4 |
| REQUIRED | MAP 110, MAP 120, MAP 150, and/or HPR 106 | 5-8 |
| MAP 183 | Medical Assistant Internship | 4 |
| MAP 189 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-21 |
Semester Note: Students should take MAP 183 and MAP 189 in the their final semester. Westminster campus only offers MAP 183 and MAP 189 in the Summer Semester.
You must complete 39 credits to earn your certificate. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.