Medical Assisting
Medical assistants perform routine administrative tasks in offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on location, size and specialty. They should not be confused with physician assistants, who examine, diagnose and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.
The Medical Assisting Technology program at Cisco College offers four options: Associate in Applied Science Degree; level two certificate in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting; level one certificate in Clinical Medical Assisting and level one certificate in Administrative Medical Assisting
Completion of the Medical Assisting Technology Level II Certificate or AAS degree prepares the graduate to test for certification from the AAMA. The Cisco College Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program and is on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment.
Curriculum
Program leading to a Level II certificate or Associate’s Degree may include the following courses:
Specialized Courses for Level II Certificate:
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription I
Administrative Procedures
Medical Insurance
Health Science
Clinical-Medical Assisting
Dosage Calculations
Introduction to Computers
Procedures in Clinical Setting
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Pharmacology OR Drug
Classification
Life Span Growth and Development
Medical Law and Ethics
Computers in Health Care
Medical Assistant Lab Procedures
Courses for AAS*:
English
General OR Social Psychology
Mathematics
Government
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
*The AAS combines all Level II courses with the above mentioned academic courses.
Level I Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate:
Medical Terminology
Health Science
Dosage Calculations
Procedures in Clinical Setting
Pharmacology OR Drug Classification
Life Span Growth and Development
Medical Assistant Lab Procedures
Medical Law and Ethics
Nutrition
Clinical-Medical Assisting
Level I Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate:
Medical Terminology
Health Science
Administrative Procedures
Medical Transcription
Medical Insurance
Computers in Health Care
Medical Law and Ethics
Life Span Growth and Development
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Clinical-Medical Assisting
Application Procedures
To be considered for admission to the Medical Assisting Technology program, interested persons should:
- Complete application to the college
- Contact Kelly Meyerfor more information
Many clinical sites utilized in the program require a background check and/or drug screen before the student can participate in the clinical portion of the program. In addition, be advised that no credit is given for experiential learning for students seeking either a degree or certificate in Medical Assisting Technology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to this program must fulfill the general requirements for admission to the College. The procedure for seeking admission to the College follows:
- Complete the Cisco College application
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Talk to a counselor about testing
- Attend CARGO
Prospective students should also remember that acceptance by Cisco College does not guarantee admission into specific occupational programs. Additional factors considered for admission may be a satisfactory record in high school or college, placement tests and other criteria.