Medical Assisting Associate in Science

Students who complete their training satisfactorily are prepared to hold positions as a medical assistant, medical receptionist, or office manager in the physician’s office, hospital outpatient clinic, medical clinics, and health centers. The Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org, on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates who complete the Associate of Science in Medical Office Assisting also receive the Certificate of Achievement and are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Students must hold a valid AHA Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid card to complete the Internship.

Approximately 10-15 students complete the Associate of Science in Medical Assisting Program annually.

The Medical Assisting Program at CCSF provides workforce preparation for an entry-level position in a medical office, outpatient clinic, or health center.  The program provides the clinical and administrative procedures, CPR and first aid training, anatomy, medical terminology, communication and management skills necessary for employment as a medical assistant.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Perform clinical procedures, laboratory tests, phlebotomy, and diagnostic studies.
• Use computer applications to create documents and perform medical record and billing activities.
• Practice infection control and adhere to OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Receive, communicate with, and support patients and staff.
• Collaborate in a culturally diverse health care environment and apply the principles of health care ethics and professional conduct with patients, staff, and the community.
• Compare the various certification exams for medical assistants.
• Describe the procedure for applying for the phlebotomy certifying exam and license.

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree program requires students to complete general education courses in addition to the Medical Assisting courses listed for the program.

Course	Units
Choose one of the following Anatomy and Physiology options:
OPTION 1:
BIO 106 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology	4.00
OPTION 2:
BIO 108 - General Human Anatomy	4.00
AND choose one of the following Physiology options:
BIO 111 - Human Physiology	5.00
BIO 112 - Introduction to Human Physiology	4.00
Total:	4.00 - 9.00
First Semester:
HCT 61 - Introduction to Health Care	2.00
HIT 50A - Medical Terminology I	3.00
HCT 67 - Computer Applications in the Health Care Setting	2.00
EMT 14 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	3.00
MED 55 - The Electronic Health Record	3.00
MED 56 - Administrative Procedures	3.50
Total:	16.50
Second Semester:
HIT 50B - Medical Terminology II	2.00
HIT 57 - Disease Process	3.00
HIT 76 - CPT Coding	3.00
MED 49 - Clinical Procedures	5.50
MED 62 - Communication and Professionalism in Health Care	2.00
MED 70 - Medical Insurance Billing	2.00
MED 71 - Electronic Management of Financial Medical Records	2.00
Total:	19.50
Summer Session:
HCT 82 - Professional Practice Internship/ Certification	5.00
Total:	5.00
Third Semester:
HIT 73A - ICD-10-CM Coding	3.00
HIT 75 - Organization and Management in Health	3.00
MED 73 - Advanced Medical Manager	1.50
PSYC 1 - General Psychology	3.00
HCT 104 - Phlebotomy Technician	5.50
Total:	16.00
Total:	61.00 - 66.00

Students who complete the Associate of Science in Medical Assisting can transfer 60-70 units to a 4 year university for a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration.

There are only three accredited Medical Assisting Programs in the Bay Area; City College of San Francisco, Chabot, and Cabrillo Colleges. Other non-accredited Medical Assisting Programs include Mission College, West Valley College, and Canada College. Privates schools include Bay Area Medical Academy, Carrington College, and many online programs.