Medical Assisting AAS Degree
Embark on a rewarding journey in healthcare with Red Rocks Community College's Medical Assisting Program, offering both a Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Designed for individuals aspiring to become versatile healthcare professionals, this program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in various medical settings.
Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a Certificate in Medical Assisting, qualifying them to sit for the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) National Exam administered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) www.aama-ntl.org.
For students seeking further education and advancement opportunities, the AAS degree in Medical Assisting offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes additional coursework in general education and specialized medical assisting courses. Graduates of the AAS program are well-prepared to pursue leadership roles in healthcare settings or seamlessly transition into bachelor's degree programs in related fields.
Program requirements include being at least 18 years old to register, possessing a watch, personal blood pressure cuff/stethoscope, and black scrubs for the program, as well as providing documentation of at least 2 Hepatitis B immunizations and proof of all necessary immunizations listed on the program-specific health form, along with a physician's approval. Additionally, all students must undergo a criminal background check and health/drug screening at their own expense by the fifth week of the final advancement semester prior to Internship , using RRCC's approved provider.
Completion of all required courses with a grade of C or higher is necessary to receive the Certificate and sit for the CMA National exam through AAMA .
Graduates of the Medical Assisting Program are also eligible to participate in a stacked Phlebotomy certificate option, qualifying them to sit for the RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) National Certification Exam through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). This stackable Certification requires an additional Phlebotomy internship and can be completed concurrently with the Medical Assistant Internship.
Transfer credits are accepted from qualifying educational institutions, although certain courses must be completed at Red Rocks Community College, including MAP 1010, MAP 2038, MAP 2040, and MAP 1083.
Upon completion of the Medical Assisting Program, students have various pathway options, including transitioning into related healthcare programs such as Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) and Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech), offering seamless transitions for Medical Assisting graduates seeking further specialization in specific healthcare fields. For more information about the Medical Assisting Program, stacked certificate options, or pathway programs, students are encouraged to meet with a Healthcare Pathway Advisor.
Requirements
Required Courses
| COM 1260 | Communication in Healthcare | 3 |
| HPR 1008 | Law & Ethics for Health Prof | 2 |
| HPR 1040 | Comprehensive Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MAP 1010 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| MAP 2038 | Medical Assisting Laboratory | 4 |
| MAP 2040 | Medical Assist Clinical Skills | 4 |
| MAP 1050 | Pharmacology- Medical Assistants | 3 |
| MAP 1083 | Medical Assistant Internship | 5 |
| HWE 1050 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| MAP 2069 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
General Education Courses
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| BIO 1111 | Gen College Biology I/Lab: SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 2101 | Human Anatomy & Phys I w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 2102 | Human Anatomy & Phys II w/Lab: SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
And choose from any two of the following three areas for a total of 9 credits:
Arts & Humanities: ARA, ART, ASL, FRE, GER, HUM, ITA, JPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, RUS, SPA, THE (1000 and above)
Physical and Life Sciences: AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, NRE, PHY, SCI (1000 and above)
Social and Behavioral Science: ARG, ANT, ECO, GEO, GIS, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC (1000 and above).
Plus
one additional course if necessary from any of the above areas.
General education courses may only apply to one category for graduation.
Total Credit Hours: 61