Title of Certificate: Medical Assisting, Certificate
Award: Certificate
Code: CRT.MDA.MDA
Total Credit Hours: 32
Learn More About the Medical Assisting Certificate program
Purpose: Prepares students for employment in physicians’ offices, hospital administrative offices, clinics, medical departments of industry and government and wherever basic office and clinical skills are required. Graduates are eligible to sit for certification examinations given by the American Association of Medical Assistants to become a Certified Medical Assistant, the American Medical Technologists to earn a Registered Medical Assistant Certification, and the National Healthcareer Association exam for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) and/or Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA). Persons who are already employed in this field may enroll in this program for career development.
Anne Arundel Community College’s Medical Assisting Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Additional Program Requirements
All Medical Assisting Program students must receive a minimum grade of C or better in each medical assisting course. Students who receive a final grade below C in any medical assisting course will be awarded a grade of F in that course. All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.
Special Conditions
Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.
Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Heidi McLean
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
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Term 1 (Fall, First 8 Weeks)
Term 2 (Fall, Second 8 Weeks)
Term 3 (Winter)
Term 4 (Spring, First 8 Weeks)
Term 5 (Spring, Second 8 Weeks)
