Medical Assisting
Certificate
Certificate
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
High School Pathway
College courses available through CCP for Medical Assisting — Certificate. See the High School & Beyond tab for the semester-by-semester grade breakdown.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 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 |
High School & Beyond
Semester-by-semester pathway for Medical Assisting — Certificate — courses earned in high school through CCP, then post-graduation continuation at the college.
Grade 11 Fall
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| MED-110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| Grade 11 Fall Credits | 7 | |
Grade 11 Spring
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-130 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 2 |
| MED-131 | Administrative Office Procedures II | 2 |
| Grade 11 Spring Credits | 7 | |
Total Credits
14
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.