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Medical Assistant, A.S. (535.2)


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Associate of Science

Health Programs - Limited Admissions   

This degree program enables students in the certificate program the opportunity to continue their education and to complete the coursework needed for an Associate’s degree. This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a medical assistant in a physician’s office, clinic or other healthcare setting. Medical assistants work with physicians of all specialties performing clinical and administrative duties. They assist with examinations and treatments, perform routine laboratory procedures, maintain medical records, complete insurance forms, arrange for diagnostic procedures, handle correspondence and perform bookkeeping.  Students graduating from this program will demonstrate critical thinking based on knowledge of academic subject matter required for competence in the profession. The program prepares competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains using classroom instruction with laboratory experience. The programs includes a 160-hour, non-paid clinical externship.

Students must be eligible for second-level developmental courses. Student must graduate from the Medical Assistant, Certificate (419.2)  program to enter the Associate Degree program.

A felony conviction may affect a student’s eligibility to enroll in the clinical externship and a graduate’s ability to take the national examination which is required to practice as a Medical Assistant.

A student must maintain a 2.0 college-level cumulative GPA to enter and remain in the program.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  1. Perform clinical procedures related to patient examinations and assist the physician throughout the exam.
  2. Prepare blood and body fluid specimens for analysis according to industry standards.
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  4. Perform administrative functions related to medical business practices.
  5. Display behavior in accordance with regulations, policies, laws and patient rights.

Degree Requirements


Total: 18 Credits


Total: 15 Credits


Total: 3 Credits


Total: 14–16 Credits


Total: 12 Credits


Minimum Credits to Graduate: 62–64


Transfer Opportunities for Health Service Management


CCAC graduates in Allied Health careers can further their education in Health Services Management/ Administration through articulation agreements with Carlow University  or Robert Morris University .

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