Certificate of Achievement: Administrative Medical Assisting

Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Medical Assisting is designed around front office duties in a medical office. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop the necessary administrative 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

Completer Data: HLED 1541 Medical Terminology

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.

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)