Medical Assisting
Certificate
Certificate
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| MED-110 | Orientation to Med Assist | 1 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-130 | Admin Office Proc I | 2 |
| MED-131 | Admin Office Proc II | 2 |
Total Credits Required: 14
Required Courses
14 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills or College Transfer Success | 1 |
| MED-110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-130 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 2 |
| MED-131 | Administrative Office Procedures II | 2 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Medical Assisting can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$45,140/yr
$38,490
$47,500
+22.5%
Projected Outlook
3,430
Annual Job Openings
23,650
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$43,330/yr
$37,430
$46,860
+17.6%
Projected Outlook
900
Annual Job Openings
5,410
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.