Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Certificate program provides entry-level education for individuals interested in a health profession. Medical Assistants are allied health professionals who assist the physicians in the medical setting; they perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in order to keep the physician’s office running efficiently.

This program is designed for full-time enrollment.

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program 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).

This organization can be contacted at: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 1361 Park Street; Clearwater, FL 33756; 727-210-2350.

Admission Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Apply to COM and complete the College requirements for entry
3. Approved Criminal Background Check
4. Approved Drug Screen

Program Requirements

Requirements for progression and completion of the program depend on the student demonstrating the learning outcomes and competencies, including professionalism, for each course.  The minimum passing grade for each course is a “C” (i.e., 75% or above).  Students who fail a course will be required to repeat the course.  Failing a course twice will result in failure to progress and dismissal from the program.  Because the knowledge and skills taught in this program are scaffolded, students are expected to take the courses in the sequence provided in the degree plan.

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete the prescribed courses listed in this Catalog with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better,
2. Pass each MDCA class listed in the prescribed course of study with a grade of “C” (75%) or better,
3. Meet any individually prescribed behavior or remediation-related requirements.

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion.  Program specific information will be provided in course syllabi.

Stackable Credentials

1. Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
2. Certificate - Medical Assisting

Full-Time Schedules

Certificate - Medical Assisting (Full-Time)

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting (Full-Time)

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Level Two Certificate

Full-Time Student Schedule

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Full-Time Student Schedule