Medical Assisting
Our Medical Assisting program prepares students for both the administrative and clinical procedures common in ambulatory care settings.
Students learn clinical procedures, including how to administer vaccinations, assist with minor surgical procedures, obtain vital signs, and perform phlebotomy and electro cardiograms (ECGs), as well as adminisrative duties like patient scheduling, medical coding, and financial procedures.
Students who complete the program are prepared to take the Registered Medical Assistant Exam. Many Medical Assistants go on to other roles in healthcare, including becoming Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Registered Nurses (RN), and Physician's Assistants (PA).
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Gainful Employment Information
Learn more about career advancement, licensing and credit transfering for Medical Assisting and other Health Science and Administration programs with our HSA Road Map.
2018–2019 Program Dates
Please note that end dates are approximate. Internship begins after end date.
Due to high program demand, some start dates may be on a waitlist. To be added to a waitlist, you will need to complete the admissions steps and meet with an advisor.
Full-Time (daytime)
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2018 | 12/19/2018 (plus internship) | M–Th | 7:30am–4:00pm | Closed |
| 1/22/2019 | 5/30/2019 (plus internship) | M–Th | 7:30am–4:00pm | Closed |
Program Cost
- Qualified Federal Financial Aid Program
- Total Credit Hours: 39.5
- Estimated In-State Tuition Cost: $5,864 (books may add to your final cost)
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Earning Potential
| Occupation | Projected Job Growth 2014-2024 | 10% Wage | 25% Wage | Median Wage | 90% Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | 35% | 13.09/hr ($27,230/yr) |
15.12/hr ($31,460/yr) |
17.18/hr ($35,720/yr) |
22.75/hr ($47,310/yr) |
Wage information is based on the O*NET Online Occupational Database and Career One Stop for the Denver Metro Area. Entry-level employees can expect wages between the 10% and 25% rates in the first 1-3 years in a job. The 90% Wage is typical of someone who has been working in the occupation for 7 years or more.
*Salary is not guaranteed and should be used as a guideline only.
To what types of jobs do these skills apply?
- EKG technician
- Medical Assistant
What types of companies might hire me?
- Clinical research
- Hospital clinics
- Medical clinics
- Medical offices
- Outpatient offices
-
Specialty medical offices
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Orthopedics
- Surgery
Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HPR 104 |
Health Career Opt & Readiness |
1
|
|
HPR 208 |
Medical Records Terminology |
2
|
|
MOT 183 |
Medical Assistant Internship |
5
|
|
HPR 178 |
Medical Terminology |
2
|
|
MOT 110 |
Medical Office Administration |
4
|
|
MOT 130 |
Insurance Billing and Coding |
3
|
|
HPR 106 |
Law & Ethics for Health Professions |
2
|
|
MOT 125 |
Basic Medical Sciences I |
3
|
|
MOT 133 |
Basic Medical Sciences II |
3
|
|
MOT 135 |
Basic Medical Sciences III |
3
|
|
MOT 136 |
Introduction to Clinical Skills |
3
|
|
MOT 138 |
Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills |
4
|
|
MOT 140 |
Medical Assisting Clinical Skills |
4
|
|
MOT 189 |
Review-Medical Asst Nat'l Exam |
1
|
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