Medical Assistant (AAS) - NCMC Academics

The Medical Assistant program is a two-year program which can be completed entirely on the NCMC campus. Courses in this program can either be taken in the classroom or online. Some courses are only offered in an online format, but will require you to travel to the NCMC campus a few times during the semester to attend a course lab component. At the conclusion of the program, you will complete an internship course allowing you to take what you have learned in the program and apply your skills at a The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam is incorporated into the curriculum of the internship course.

The State of Missouri does not issue or require a state license for this profession, but other states and territories may. If your permanent address is in a state other than Missouri, please see our Licensure Programs for more information or contact the program director.

WHAT IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT?

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of practice. Medical assistants may perform the following duties: record patient history and personal information, measure vital signs, help the physician with patient examinations, give patients injections or medications as directed by the physician, schedule patient appointments, prepare blood samples for laboratory tests, and enter patient information into medical records.

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
AH160	Basic Medical Terminology	3
AH106	Math-Allied Health OR
MT122	*College Algebra OR
MT125	*Elementary Statistics	3
BT160	Microcomputer Applications	3
HI103	*American History to 1877 OR
HI104	*American History Since 1877 OR
PL216	*National Government	3
Total		12

SECOND SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
SP175	Speech OR
SP220	Interpersonal Communications	3
AC136	Accounting I	3
AH102	Human Body: Health & Disease	3
AH211	Medical Law & Ethics	3
EN101	*English I	3
Total		15

THIRD SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
AH125	Introductory A&P for Allied Health	4
Total		4

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
PY121	General Psychology	3
AH202	Health Insurance & Billing	3
AH223	First Aid & Emergency Procedures	2
HM125	**Medical Coding I	3
BT240	Employment Strategies	1
Total		12

SECOND SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
BT130	Business Communications	3
HM225	**Medical Coding II	3
HM226	**Electronic Health Systems	3
AH200	*Principles of Pharmacology	3
AH210	**Medical Assisting: Clinical Procedures	3
Total		15

THIRD SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
AH222	***Medical Assistant Internship	3
Total		3

*Testing Required
**These courses require another course to be taken prior
***Student must have “C” or above in all courses to be eligible for the internship as well as program advisor’s permission.
Dual credit/Transfer credit – This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. If you have taken courses at other colleges, you will need to provide official transcripts to NCMC.
Developmental Studies – This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Studies courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Studies courses. You can learn more about Developmental Studies courses in the NCMC Academic Catalog.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Entire curriculum is available at NCMC
2-Year Program
Total of 61 credit hours
Skills and internship incorporated in curriculum
Minimum of “C” or above required in all classes
Requirements to do your Internship course
- “C” or above in all courses
- Program Advisor Permission
Federally Required Disclosure on State Licensing Requirements: This program is designed to prepare students to meet Missouri licensure or certification requirements for employment. To ensure that we provide only accurate and current information, NCMC has not made a determination as to whether this program meets all current licensure or certification requirements for other states or U.S. territories. Students intending to work in other states are strongly encouraged to verify licensing and certification requirements with the appropriate state board.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROGRAM

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant AAS degree, the graduate will be able to:

Recognize the role of patient advocacy for the medical assistant;
Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in the workplace;
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills appropriate for the work environment;
Apply knowledge of federal and state regulations to maintain patient confidentiality and perform job roles correctly; and,
Demonstrate proficiency with general office technology and technology specific to the profession.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

The Medical Assistant Internship Course will have some extra cost (subject to change):

Background & Drug Screen $76.00