Medical Assistant, AAS & Certificate

This degree prepares entry-level Medical Assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains as established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The degree includes general education requirements and prepares individuals to perform administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings, including physician’s offices, clinics and group practices.

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Program Information

The Medical Assistant AAS Degree Program at SPC and SMC campuses is accredited by CAAHEP and is designed to prepare students to be eligible to take the AAMA Certification Exam by the completion of the program. Graduates who pass this exam will be able to practice in a health care facility as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Graduates are expected to take the CMA test after Practicum.

Student Information

Fall 2021 Student Information Handbook and Application

Mission Statement

To provide an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment where competency based education in Medical Assistant is focused on the needs of the patient and intended to produce competent and progressive Medical Assistant professionals of the highest caliber.

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program the students will incorporate critical thinking based on cognitive knowledge in performance of psycho motor (skills) and effective (behavior) domains in their practice as medical assistants in the following areas:

Foundation for Clinical Practice: Provide patient care
Applied Communications competencies
Medical Business Practices competencies
Medical Law and Ethics competencies
Safety and Emergency Practices competencies

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Career and Transfer Resources

According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Medical Assistants are in demand.

Medical assisting is one of the nation’s fastest growing careers, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This can be attributed to a predicted surge in the number of physicians’ offices and outpatient facilities. Technological advancements and the growing number of elderly Americans who need medical treatment are also factors for the increased demand for medical assistant.

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Accreditation

Central Arizona College – SPC campus – AAS Degree, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical
Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350

ARF

Retention: 100 % (Admission Cohort 2020)

Medical Assistant, AAS & Certificate

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Accreditation

ARF

Retention: 100 % (Admission Cohort 2020)

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Medical Assistant (AAS)

Medical Assistant, AAS & Certificate

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