Medical Office Assistant

Degree Type
Associate of Applied Science
Award Name
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Award Code
M_AAS_4MDA
Financial Aid Eligibility
Program approved for financial aid
Program Description

This degree provides training as a Medical Office Assistant in both the front office and clinical areas. Students are cross trained to perform both administrative and hands-on clinical duties. Medical Office Assistants are trained to be employed in ambulatory care settings such as clinics and physicians’ offices. By completing this degree, individuals will be able to function in both the front office and back clinical areas of ambulatory settings. 

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements
  • Completion of HPR 1039 with a “C” grade or higher. 
  • Arithmetic (AR) Next Gen ACCUPLACER score of 265  taken within the last 5 years; MAT 0250 or MAT 0300 or appropriate placement score. 
  • Be at least 18 years old. 
  • Complete and pass a Colorado Community College System Healthcare program background check.
    The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program. 
  • Pass 10-panel drug screen. 
    Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer  a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and  use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law.  Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled  Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and  Communities Act, the use and/or possession of  marijuana continues to be prohibited for students  seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at  Morgan Community College. Therefore, a student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is  ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the  program. 
  • Proof of compliance requirements are submitted through an online record tracking systems. Which includes, at a minimum: 
    • Proof of current immunizations, annual influenza vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis testing.
    • Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
    • Driving record submission from the DMV.
    • Purchase of student malpractice and liability insurance through the MCC College Store.
    • Proof of workers compensation form.
  • Adhere to program policies, including uniform requirements.  
Other Requirements
  • Minimum grade of "C" for each course
  • Minimum cumulative MCC GPA of 2.0 to graduate
    (Remedial/Developmental level courses do not apply.)
  • 25% of the credits in this program must be taken at MCC
Total Credits
60