Medical Office Clinical Assistant

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Program

Medical Office Technologies Program

Degree Type

Certificate

Award Name

CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL OFFICE CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Award Code

M_CER_4SDM

Financial Aid Eligibility

Program approved for financial aid

Program Description

Medical Office Clinical Assistants are allied health professionals trained to work in ambulatory care settings such as clinics and physicians’ offices. This certificate provides the training for entry level work in the clinical area of the offices. Medical assistants provide hands-on care to clients while working closely with physicians.

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements

HPR 1039 Medical Terminology 2 credits with a “C” or above
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