My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and
should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting fall semester of each academic year at the Boulder County Campus, Larimer Campus, and Westminster Campus. Only the Westminster Campus has a cohort that starts every Summer semester. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Medical Assistant 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 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.
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First Semester
| HPR 1038 | Intro to Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HPR 1032 | Disease Process and Treatment | 5 |
| MAP 1010 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| MAP 1050 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Second Semester
| MAP 2038 | Medical Assisting Laboratory | 4 |
| MAP 2040 | Medical Assisting Clinical Skills | 4 |
| MAP 1083 | Medical Assistant Internship | 4 |
| MAP 2069 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |