Medical Assisting (MDACE)

Location(s): Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus

Award: Certificate of Achievement
Pathway to Associate Degree: Professional Health Studies - Medical Assisting (PHSMO)

Academic Focus Area: Health Professions

One of the fastest growing healthcare occupations today is the medical assistant. Medical Assisting is a one-year certificate of achievement designed to give students the knowledge and skills to gain entry level employment as a medical assistant and to function in various capacities in the medical office or healthcare settings.

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program at MCC bases the instructional method around three learning Domains: Cognitive- (didactic or theory), Psychomotor-(clinical skills or competencies), and Affective-(how the clinical and administrative skills or competencies affect patients).

This program has special admission requirements. Contact Student Services or click here for more information and to obtain a current admission information packet.

All required classes for the MDACE degree must have a grade of C or better to graduate from the program.

Graduation Requirements
To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 89.5

Recommended Curriculum Plan for MDACE

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Major Requirements - 70.0 credits

HIMS 1150 - Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics 4.5 Credits
MDST 1010 - Clinical Procedures I 6.0 Credits
MDST 1020 - Administrative Procedures I 4.5 Credits
MDST 1030 - Medical Disorders 3.5 Credits
MDST 1040 - Clinical Terminology I 4.5 Credits
MDST 1050 - Clinical Terminology II 4.5 Credits
MDST 2010 - Clinical Procedures II 6.0 Credits
MDST 2020 - Administrative Procedures II 4.5 Credits
MDST 2030 - Laboratory Techniques 3.5 Credits
MDST 2110 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants and Allied Health Professionals I 4.5 Credits
MDST 2120 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants and Allied Health Professionals II 4.5 Credits
MDST 2980 - MDST Externship 18.5 Credits
WORK 1402 - Employability Skills Fundamentals 1.0 Credits

Additional Requirements - 6.0 credits

BIOS 1310 - Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology 5.0 Credits
EMSP 1000 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Healthcare Providers 1.0 Credits

General Education Requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communication

Select one course from the following:

ENGL 1010 should be taken by students seeking the Professional Health Studies option.

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 4.5 Credits

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

PSYC 1120 - Human Growth and Development 4.5 Credits

Quantitative/Numeracy

Select one course from the following:

MATH 1240 - Technical Mathematics 4.5 Credits
MATH 1312 - Intermediate Algebra 4.5 Credits

Note:

MATH 1240 does not count toward nursing admission or Professional Health Studies degree. Those students should take MATH 1312 or higher level MATH course.

Note:

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Ste 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

Students who successfully complete the Medical Assisting program can earn the Professional Health Studies degree by fulfilling the additional 4.5 credit hours in general education requirements.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Apply administrative and clinical functions in the physician office setting
Display appropriate customer service etiquette
Problem solve and prioritize activities centered around quality patient care
Demonstrate utilization of critical thinking skills in the Medical Assisting scope of practice for the management and provision of patient care in the Medical Assistant role.
Integrate related didactic course information into Medical Assistant competencies to include mathematical concepts, scientific principles, written and oral communication, human relations, computer, laboratory and clinical skills.
Function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary health care setting.
Show initiative and responsibility.
Demonstrate responsibility for professional development to fulfill the role as a Medical Assistant.
Exercise efficient time management.
Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to meet all program requirements