Programs of Study
Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400)
| Description | The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Graduates of CAAHEP accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals. Advanced credits can be awarded toward completion of requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting. Individuals desiring a career in Medical Assisting should, if possible, take biology, mathematics, keyboarding, and computer courses prior to entering the program. Students are admitted to the Medical Assisting program Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. |
| Award | A Diploma in Medical Assisting is awarded by the college upon completion of the diploma requirements. Graduates of this CAAHEP Accredited program may apply to take the certification examination administered by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants. Credits from this program can be applied toward requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting. |
| Admissions | • Complete a CPCC application. • Submit high school transcripts as well as any college transcripts (if applicable). • Take required placement tests. • Complete any required Developmental classes with a C or better. • Present evidence of good physical and mental health. • Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details. • The student must provide a certificate of health insurance and accident insurance during MED 112, MED 140, MED 150, MED 260, and MED 276. • Students must demonstrate word processing proficiency including keying (typing) at an acceptable speed with accurate level and document formatting. Typing speed required is at least 30 wpm. If a student cannot demonstrate word processing proficiency, OST 131 is required. • Students must demonstrate basic computer competencies through coursework or testing. The division director of Computer Office and Information Systems will determine equivalence and competencies. CIS 110 or CIS 111 is required if coursework is needed to demonstrate competencies. |
| Notes | • ACA 118 College Study Skills is highly recommended before or with entrance in the Medical Assisting program. • Progression in this program is dependent on satisfying course prerequisites, corequisites, and maintaining a grade of C or better for all courses in the curriculum. • Students must have current CPR Certification prior to the externship (MED 260). • In addition to tuition, lab fees, and textbooks, this program has additional costs that include uniforms, lab coats, personal protective equipment, physical examination including immunizations and drug screening, application fees for sitting for the Certification Exam, and a CPCC Medical Assisting pin. • In order to participate in clinical education experiences at health care facilities, students may be required to submit results of a NC state or national criminal background check at their own expense. As a condition of program admission, students may be required to verify that they are United States citizens or are otherwise legally authorized residents of the United States. |
| Additional Information | Program Accreditation. The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). |
| Contact Info | The Medical Assisting Program is in the Health Sciences Division. For more information, call 704.330.6493. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/health_sciences |
| Course Requirements |
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If are not currently admitted to the college, please check the College Catalog. |