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Devin Daugherty
Dean of Instruction and CTE
Central/Mother Lode
Taft College
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Devin Daugherty
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement: Clinical Medical Assisting
New Program
Clinical Medical Assisting (120810)
08/15/25
Certificate of Achievement in Clinical Medical Assisting is designed around the back-office duties in a medical office. This program prepares students the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) exam. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop the necessary clinical skills needed to be an effective medical assistant.
Courses required for the Certificate of Achievement at Taft College are not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor and http://www.assist.org/ to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals.
Enrollment Data: HLED 1541 Medical Terminology
2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||||
CB01: Course Department Number | CB02: Course Title | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
HLED 1541 | Medical Terminology | 3 | 184 | 3 | 142 |
Completer Data: HLED 1541 Medical Terminology
Academic Year | Enrollment | Enrollment without Grade 'W' | Completer | Sections |
2021-22 | 184 | 167 | 122 | 3 |
2022-23 | 142 | 130 | 130 | 3 |
Total | 326 | 297 | 252 | 6 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Goals/Objectives:
- Prepares students for the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) examination.
- Provides the students with the opportunity to develop the necessary administrative and clinical skills needed to be an effective medical assistant.
- Enhance career opportunities as a Medical Assistant.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze emerging trends and breakthroughs regarding healthcare issues related to the role of a medical assistant.
- Perform Medical Assisting procedures competently, such as OSHA standards, electronic technologies, and medical records.
- Achieve entry level Medical Assisting competencies, such as verbal communication, medical and surgical aseptic, medical insurance, and physical assessments which satisfy industry needs.
- Apply State of California regulations that govern the healthcare industry for Medical Assistants.
- Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge of concepts and principles of medical assisting.
Course Units and Hours
21
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Course Report
Limitation on Enrollment:
As a condition of enrollment in any Allied Health Program, students are required to submit proof of the follow immunizations:
- Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination with a positive titer (or declination)
- Proof of TDAP or TD within the past 10 years
- Proof of Varicella (2 doses) vaccination or titer positive for immunities
- Proof of MMR (2 doses) vaccination or titers positive for immunities
- COVID-19 Immunization (or completed exemption)
- TB skin, blood test, or chest Xray showing negative TB result
- Flu Shot (flu season October 1 – April 30) (Optional)
Core Courses (S1) | ||
MEDA1101 | Introduction to Health Careers | 1.0 |
MEDA1102 | Communication in Healthcare | 2.0 |
MEDA1103 | Medical Law, Ethics, and IT Security | 1.5 |
MEDA1104 | Electronic Health Record | 1.5 |
HLED1541 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
Clinical Medical Assisting (S2) | ||
MEDA1108 | Medication Administration for Medical Assisting | 2.0 |
MEDA1109 | Clinical Medical Assisting I with Laboratory | 4.0 |
MEDA1110 | Clinical Medical Assisting II with Laboratory | 4.0 |
MEDA1301 | Clinical Medical Assistant Externship | 2.0 |
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07/16/24 - 03:11 PM
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