Medical Assistant Career Preparation

The Medical Assistant Career Preparation Certificate provides essential academic knowledge and workforce readiness skills needed to successfully transition into medical assistant training programs and employment in clinical and outpatient settings. The certificate prepares students with the theoretical knowledge to successfully transition into medical assisting skills training and pursue medical assistant certification.

Required: Term 1
VMED 020 - Overview of the Medical Assistant Training Program (10 Hrs)
VMED 110 - BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals (8 Hrs)
VMED 021 - Medical Terminology for Medical Assistants (60 Hrs)
VMED 023 - Body Systems for Allied Health (60 Hrs)
Required: Term 2
VMED 024 - Human Diseases and Disorders for Allied Health (60 Hrs)
COMPLETE AT LEAST (1) OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVES:
VMED 123 - Professional Ethics for Healthcare Professionals (24 Hrs)
VMED 120 - Medical Documentation (18 Hrs)
VMED 125 - Medication Math for Allied Health (36 Hrs)