Medical Assisting Certificate
Requirements for the program include being at least 18 years old to register Students will need to have a watch, a personal Blood pressure cuff/stethoscope, and black scrubs for the program. Prior to starting MAP 2038\2040, you must provide documentation of at least 2 Hepatitis B immunizations. Additionally, you are required to submit proof of all necessary immunizations listed on the program-specific health form, along with a physician's approval to participate. All students must undergo a criminal background check and health/drug screening at their expense by the fifth week of MPA2038/MAP 2040, 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 administered through AAMA https://www.aama-ntl.org.
Transfer credits are accepted from qualifying educational institutions: however, MAP 1010, MAP 2038, MAP 2040, and MAP 1083 must be completed within the Red Rocks Community College system.
Students who successfully complete the Medical Assisting Program are now eligible to participate in a stacked Phlebotomy certificate option and sit for the RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) National Certification Exam through the AMT https://americanmedtech.org to become a Registered Phlebotomy Technician. This stackable Certification requires an ADDITIONAL (Phlebotomy) internship (3 credits) and can be taken in the same semester as the Medical Assistant Internship. Students who choose to participate in the stacked certificate program must declare both programs. Please meet with a Healthcare Pathway Advisor for more information on any details outlined above.
The Medical Assisting Program at Red Rocks Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs https://www.caahep.org. 9355 - 113th St. N. #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: (727) 210-2350.
Requirements
Required Courses
| BIO 1006 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 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 2069 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| MAP 1083 | Medical Assistant Internship | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 28