Medical assistants who hold a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification are eligible to receive college credit for their post secondary education. All applicants to this program must take a required core of courses consisting of a minimum of 40 college credits. Medical assistants are eligible to apply for a maximum of 22 additional college credits toward an associate in health science degree: Certified Medical Assistant Option, through portfolio assessment.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year/First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| HIT-120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Laboratory Science General Education Elective | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Computer Information Systems Elective | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| First Year/Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II 2 | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Laboratory Science General Education Elective | 4 |
| MTH…. | Mathematics General Education Elective 3 | 3 |
| 13 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year/First Semester | ||
| PHL-232 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| HPE-102 | Health & Wellness | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Diversity-Humanities General Education Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Post Secondary Work 4 | 22 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Prerequisite: ENG-101
2 Prerequisite: ENG-101
3 Must test into College level Math or take all appropriate prerequisites
4 Students will receive 22 credits for their post-secondary work after completing the 38 credits at Camden County College
4 Students will receive 22 credits for their post-secondary work after completing the 38 credits at Camden County College
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Communicate in both written and oral formats.
- Apply the scientific method of inquiry to analyze problems and draw conclusions from evidence and data.
- Identify resources, obtain and critically evaluate information.
- Model ethical professional behaviors in the role of a health care professional.
Employment Opportunities
- Physician offices
- Health practitioner’s offices
- Hospitals
- Nursing home
Transfer Opportunities
Contact Person
Professor Marsha Patrick, MS, RD, FAND, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4665
email: mpatrick@camdencc.edu
Additional information
| CIP Code | 51.0000 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | CMA.AAS |
