Medical Assistant, CD

Location(s): Cheyenne Campus

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The Medical Assistant Credit Diploma program is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as medical assistants in various healthcare settings. This program combines theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience to prepare graduates for a successful career in the medical field. Graduates of the Medical Assistant Credit Diploma program will be competent in both clinical and administrative tasks, with additional certification in phlebotomy and Electrocardiography (ECG). They will be prepared to work effectively in various healthcare environments, contributing to patient care teams with professionalism and ethical practice.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Health Sciences & Wellness website.

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If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate competency in a range of clinical procedures in medical assisting, while maintaining a sterile environment, applying infection control protocols and patient safety.
Perform various administrative tasks in medical assisting, while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and effective communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare professionals.
Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and professionalism when interacting with patients, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.

First Semester

Course Requirements

HIT 1550 - Medical Office Administrative Procedures Credits: 3
HLTK 1200 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2
MEDA 1520 - Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant I Credits: 3
MEDA 1530 - Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant Credits: 3
MEDA 1800 - Phlebotomy Principles in Practice Credits: 3
ZOO 2015 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4

Semester Total: 18 Credits

Second Semester

Course Requirements

MEDA 1525 - Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant II Credits: 3
MEDA 1970 - Medical Assistant Practicum Credits: 4
PSYC 2340 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
TREX 2000 - Transition Experience Credits: 1
ZOO 2025 - Human Physiology Credits: 4

Milestones

Completion of the Medical Assistant, CD.

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 33 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

The Medical Assistant program is intended for students who are wishing to enter the workforce after graduation.

Potential job opportunities for individuals in or related to Medical Assisting include employment in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ offices.

Additional information on careers in Medical Assisting is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those above with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.