Program Code: CC.MEDASST
This program accepts 24 students per cohort. Students must complete an online program application. Detailed information and application can be found on the program webpage.
Medical assistants function as integral members of the healthcare delivery team by performing administrative, clinical and other general functions of the ambulatory care setting. The Clackamas Community College Medical Assistant (MA) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of:
The Medical Assisting Educational Review Board, MAERB (CAAHEP)
25400 U.S. Highway 19 N. Ste. 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
Website: www.caahep.org
For more information, contact healthsciences@clackamas.edu.
Related Instruction Outcomes
Computation
- 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II or higher
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication
- 1 course - WR-121Z Composition I (recommended) or WR-101 Workplace Writing
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations
- 1 course - PSY-101 Human Relations
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
- The department recommends students take this course prior to program entry.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- demonstrate entry level employment skills (psychomotor/affective);
- demonstrate knowledge of medical assistant concepts (cognitive);
- communicate relevant patient information concisely and accurately;
- apply infection controls (medical/surgical), safety and bloodborne pathogen principles and techniques to the practice of medical assisting;
- apply medical laws and ethical principles to the practice of medical assisting;
- calculate and administer medications: oral and parenteral;
- describe the structure, function and organization of the human body across the lifespan.
Information regarding specific requirements, prerequisites, application, and timelines are located on the Medical Assistant Program Website.
The Medical Assistant (MA) Program requires students to complete an online application form located on the Medical Assistant Program Website. Accepted students are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to starting.
Students will participate in a supervised externship in the ambulatory care setting.
Accepted students in all health sciences programs with a clinical component must meet Oregon Health Authority Rules for Students in Clinical Settings. These include:
- Screenings - Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, Tuberculosis (TB) Blood Test
- Immunizations - Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hep B, Covid-19 (recommended), flu (recommended)
- Certifications - BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association
- HP-100 Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens satisfies this requirement
Information regarding these requirements will be provided at the program orientation. More information about the OHA rules can be found here.
Disclaimer: Clinical training is required in order to complete certain Health Sciences programs offered by Clackamas Community College (CCC). Although CCC does not restrict program entry based on age, some college partners, such as healthcare agencies, organizations, and clinics, require students to be at least 18 years of age before they can participate in clinical training. Students who intend to enroll prior to reaching 18 years of age should consult with the appropriate Health Sciences program director or administrator to determine when clinical training begins for their program and to understand any limitations.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 4.00 |
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology III | |
| HP-110 | Medical Terminology | 4.00 |
| WRD-098 | Introductory College Reading & Writing 2 (or placement in WR-121Z) | 4.00 |
| MTH-050 | Technical Mathematics I (or placement in MTH-060 or higher) | 4.00 |
Plan of Study Grid | Fall Term |
|---|
| MA-150 | Medical Office Practices | 4.00 |
| MA-152 | Examination Room Techniques I | 3.00 |
| MA-152L | Examination Room Techniques I Lab | 1.00 |
| MA-154 | Body Systems and Pharmacology | 4.00 |
| MA-158 | Seminar I | 2.00 |
| | Credits | 14 |
| Winter Term |
|---|
| MA-156 | Phlebotomy I | 1.00 |
| MA-156L | Phlebotomy I Lab | 1.00 |
| MA-160 | Insurance & Health Information Management | 3.00 |
| MA-162 | Examination Room Techniques II | 3.00 |
| MA-162L | Examination Room Techniques Lab II | 1.00 |
| MA-164 | Clinical Lab Procedures I | 1.00 |
| MA-164L | Clinical Lab Procedures I Lab | 1.00 |
| MA-168 | Seminar II | 2.00 |
| | Credits | 13 |
| Spring Term |
|---|
| |
| MA-166 | Phlebotomy II | 1.00 |
| MA-166L | Phlebotomy II Lab | 1.00 |
| MA-174 | Clinical Lab Procedures II | 1.00 |
| MA-174L | Clinical Lab Procedures II Lab | 1.00 |
| MA-188 | Certification Exam Review | 2.00 |
| |
| MA-178 | Medical Assistant Practicum | 7.00 |
| | Credits | 13 |
| | Total Credits | 40 |
All courses must be passed with a C or better
Career opportunities include:
- employment in the ambulatory healthcare facilities
- outpatient surgical centers
- entry-level medical assistant
