Classification Of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.0801 (Medical/Clinical Assistant)
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: Code: 31-9092.00 (Medical Assistants), 43-6013.00 (Medical Secretaries)
Quarter Credits: 50.5
In Class Clock Hours: 780
Outside Hours: NA
Total Hours: 780
Method of Delivery: Blended
Number of Weeks: 36*
*Weeks May Be Extended Depending On Holiday Schedules
Medical Assistants are an important part of the health care team and their responsibilities continue to expand. The Medical Assistant program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as an entry-level team member in a medical office, clinic, health-maintenance organization (HMO) or other health care setting. Employer demand for Medical Assistants has expanded in recent years to include work as medical experts and investigators in legal settings, in call centers to support medical product distribution and service, and in other industries which intersect with health care fields and functions.
Medical Assistant students develop knowledge and skills in administrative and clinical procedures. Competency in preparation of patients for examinations, back-office clinical procedures, administration of medications, and routine laboratory procedures is coupled with a thorough knowledge of the front-office skills necessary to function as part of an efficient medical office. Students learn these skills using a variety of media and instructional methodology. Students also perform skills in professional development and career preparation.
The training program is divided into learning units called modules. Students must complete all modules. Each core module stands alone and is not dependent upon previous training. Upon successful completion of the classroom and laboratory training, students are required to complete a 220 hour externship. Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for employment as entry-level medical assistants. Medical Assistant graduates may also secure employment in other related positions in the medical field, such as Medical Receptionist.
Learn more about ACC's Medical Assistant Program
Program Locations: Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario
Module Number |
Module Title |
Clinical Hours | Clock Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA100 | Medical Assistant Role and Responsibilities ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MA200 | Office Procedures and Clinical Practices ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MA300 | Medical Terminology/Transcription/ Patient Records ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MA400 | Electrocardiogram and Laboratory Procedures ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MA500 | Medical Office Business Procedures ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MA600 | Clinical and Surgical Procedures ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MA700 | Clinical Procedures and Pharmacology ‡ | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| EXT-MA | Externship § | 200 | 220 | 8.5 |
Totals |
200 | 780 |
50.5 |
Module Number: MA100 |
|
|---|---|
| Module Title | Medical Assistant Role and Responsibilities ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: MA200 |
|
| Module Title | Office Procedures and Clinical Practices ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: MA300 |
|
| Module Title | Medical Terminology/Transcription/ Patient Records ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: MA400 |
|
| Module Title | Electrocardiogram and Laboratory Procedures ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: MA500 |
|
| Module Title | Medical Office Business Procedures ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: MA600 |
|
| Module Title | Clinical and Surgical Procedures ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: MA700 |
|
| Module Title | Clinical Procedures and Pharmacology ‡ |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Clock Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
Module Number: EXT-MA |
|
| Module Title | Externship § |
| Clinical Hours | 200 |
| Clock Hours | 220 |
| Quarter Credits | 8.5 |
TOTALS |
|
| Clinical Hours | 200 |
| Clock Hours | 780 |
| Quarter Credits | 50.5 |
‡ Courses offered in a blended format, a combination of online and on ground.
§ Courses offered on ground.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 50.5
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