Certified Medical Assistant Certificate

Pathway:

Certified Medical Assistant

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CMA.CMA.CERT (C318A)

Total Program Credits: 32

A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied health care professional trained to perform clinical and administrative tasks in an outpatient setting under the supervision of a licensed health care provider, usually a physician.  Medical Assistants assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and perform other tasks to meet patient needs and to manage clinic operations.

As an important member of the health care team, the duties of medical assistants vary according to a clinic’s location, size, and specialty. Medical Assistants record patient histories, measure vital signs and physical dimensions, prepare for and assist with examination and treatment procedures, collect and test laboratory specimens, provide patient education, prepare and administer medications, and perform diagnostic tests.  Administrative responsibilities may include reception and telephone management, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, preparing financial records, preparing insurance claims, and related operational tasks.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate entry-level competence in the learning domains of the medical assistant profession.
  2. Employ effective oral and written communication skills within the scope of health services delivery.
  3. Comply with the legal and ethical standards of the medical assistant profession.
  4. Pass a recognized medical assistant credentialing exam.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students


Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
AHL 120 Comprehensive Medical Terminology

Core Course

3

 
BUS 107 Microsoft Office in Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

 
CMA 101 # Introduction to Medical Assisting

Core Course

2

CMA 102 # Medical Assistant Administrative Applications I

Core Course

3

CMA 110 # Medical Assistant Clinical Applications I

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
AHL 103 Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals

Core Course

1

 
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

OR
BIS 136 # Functional Human Anatomy I

Core Course

4

OR
BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

 
CMA 103 # Medical Assistant Administrative Applications II

Core Course

3

CMA 130 # Medical Assistant Clinical Applications II

Core Course

3

CMA 180 # Medical Assistant Laboratory Applications

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

Semester Three: Summer

CourseCategoryCredits
CMA 200 # Medical Assistant Practicum

Core Course

1

CMA 250 # Certified Medical Assistant Seminar

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:4
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

Notes: Submit application for and subsequently take a medical assistant credentialing exam.

All program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

See CMA course descriptions.

Chairperson: John Cody, Ext. 3474; email: johncody@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)