Medical Assisting Program Application
You may submit your application electronically beginning February 1st. Applications will continue to be accepted until fall and spring programs are full or until October 15.
Please use the link below to access the application
Medical Assisting Program Application
Program Accreditation
The Modesto Junior College Medical Assisting 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).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 113th Street N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727-210-2350
This program prepares students to take the national certification exam offered by
the AAMA to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Medical assisting students
at MJC receive transferable college credit for coursework. Many of the program graduates
further their education by obtaining an A.S. Degree in Medical Assisting and/or Nursing.
See links below on this page for more information.
Links to additional information
- Medical Assisting Advisory Committee Minutes
- Medical Assisting Program Handbook
- Program Learning Outcomes
- Program Costs
- Program Hours
- Program Syllabi
- American Association Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Accreditation Program (CAAHEP)
- Outcome Annual Report Form
- BLS Healthcare Providers
- Employment Opportunities
Program Description
The Medical Assisting Program begins in the fall and spring semester of each year. It is a full-time, eight-month certificate program offering training in administrative (front) and clinical (back) office procedures.
The estimated program cost of $2800 includes a $46 per unit enrollment fee, materials fee, various student fees, as well as uniform, books, certification exam, and practicum (clinical) clearance expenses. (See Program Cost link above.) Program cost at MJC is very competitive with the cost of medical assisting programs offered by local trade schools. For information on financial aid, call 209-575-7700. In addition to the reasonable cost of this program, MJC students have the added benefit of a comprehensive list of student services such as: Career Center, Counseling Center, Accommodations and Support Center, Financial Aid, Health Services, Learning Skills Center, Library, Placement Office, Scholarships, Student Activities and Government, Tutoring Center and Work Experience.
For additional program information please contact Shirley Buzbee, Director of the Medical Assisting Program at 209-575-6377, or Allied Health at 209-575-6362.
Application Process
You may submit your application electronically beginning February 1st. Applications will continue to be accepted until fall and spring programs are full or until October 15.
Medical Assisting Application - Check Back
Steps 1-6 must be completed in order for you to be considered as a qualified applicant:
- Admission to Modesto Junior College
- High school graduation or equivalent (GED or college degree) is highly recommended, but not required.
- Transcripts on file in MJC Enrollment Services
All transcripts (high school or equivalent and other colleges) must be on file in MJC Enrollment Services, Student Services Building 102, (209) 575-6853 prior to the Program application deadline. Enrollment Services will accept hand-carried transcripts that are in a sealed envelope with a school seal. - The Career Technical Education CTE compenticies are recommended for success in the Medical Assisting Program.
- In addition to the Medical Assisting courses taken during the program, there are four
required courses that must be completed in order to complete the Certification or
Associate in Science Degree in Medical Assisting. In order to be accepted into the
Medical Assisting Program you must have completed at least three of the four required
courses listed below with a grade of C or better. Applicants who have completed all
four courses will be accepted first.
If the required coursework is in progress at time of application, you may be considered for acceptance, on a space available basis, at time of successful course completion.Medical Assisting Required Courses
Units
AP 50 [NP] Elementary Human Anatomy-Physiology 3 OR ANAT 125 [NP] Human Anatomy 4 MDAST 321 [NP] Medical Terminology 3 Choose One Psych Course From The List Below:
PSYCH 51 [NP] Psychology in Everyday Life 3 PSYCH 101 [NP] General Psychology 3 PSYCH 141 [NP] Human Lifespan 3 Choose One COMM Course From The List Below:
COMM 100 [NP] Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 COMM 102 [NP] Introduction to Human Communication 3 COMM 130 [NP] Intercultural Communication 3 - Submit a Medical Assisting Program Application to Allied Health during the application
period listed below:
Medical Assisting Program Application
Students who have met/completed the requirements above may complete and submit a Medical Assisting Program Application to Allied Health within the application period. Please note, if the spring-start program is not full, applications will continue to be available on the website and accepted through October 15.
Applications are available from the Allied Health website during the application period listed above.
In addition, accepted applicants must provide proof of:
7. Practicum (Clinical) Clearance:
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- Health Clearance
- A medical history and physical examination completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner within three months prior to the start of second semester of the Medical Assisting Program. The physician must state that the applicant does not have any health conditions that would create a hazard to self, employees, or patients.
- Documentation of required immunizations.
- A negative PPD skin test must be obtained. If a positive reaction is obtained, or has previously been obtained, a chest x-ray must be taken unless medically contraindicated.
- Health Clearance
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- Background Check
All students participating in practicum assignments are required by practicum sites to complete a background check and be cleared by the practicum site in order to participate in the practicum experience.
- Background Check
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- Drug Screen
All students participating in practicum assignments will be required to pass a drug screen.
- Drug Screen
BLS Certification
BLS certification must be from the American Heart Association; for the Healthcare
Provider (infant, child, and adult); eligible for recertification; and current throughout
the program. Here are the current BLS Healthcare Providers:
www.advantagemedicaltraining.com
Selection Process
Applicants who have completed all four of the required courses with a grade of C or better will be accepted first. Applicants who have completed three of the four required courses with a grade of C or better will be accepted next. If there are more qualified applicants than space available, a random selection process will be used. Applicants who have required coursework in progress at time of application will be considered for acceptance, on a space available basis, once the in-progress coursework has been completed with a grade of C or better on transcript.
Medical Assisting Program Curriculum
First Semester |
Units |
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| MDAST 320 | 3.0 | |
| MDAST 321 (should be taken prior to program) | 3.5 | |
| MDAST 322 | 3.0 | |
| MDAST 323 | 3.0 | |
Second Semester |
||
| MDAST 324 | 4.0 | |
| MDAST 325 | 3.0 | |
| MDAST 326 | 7.0 | |
Required Non-medical Assisting Courses |
||
| AP 50 | 3.0 OR | |
| ANAT 125 | 4.0 | |
| PSYCH 51 | 3.0 OR | |
| PSYCH 101 | 3.0 OR | |
| PSYCH 141 | 3.0 | |
| COMM 100 | 3.0 OR | |
| COMM 102 | 3.0 OR | |
| COMM 130 | 3.0 | |
Total Units for Certificate |
35.5 - 36.5 |
Additional MJC GE Graduation Requirements
To earn an Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting, the student must complete the requirements detailed in the Career Technical Education Pathway or the University Preparation Pathway in addition to the Medical Assisting Program coursework. Consult with an educational counselor for selection of the following MJC requirements:
| Activities | 2.0 | ||||||
| Guidance | 0.5 | ||||||
| Humanities | 3.0 | ||||||
| Additional A.S. Degree units | 18.0 - 19.0 | ||||||
Total Units for A.S. Degree |
60.0 |
The Health Education requirement has been waived for all Allied Health certificates and degrees.
Academic Advising
It is recommended that you receive academic advising in order to prepare for the Medical Assisting Program. Please contact the Counseling Office to schedule an advising appointment. It would be the most beneficial to you if you would complete the following three steps prior to scheduling your advising appointment:
1. Submit an Application to MJC in person on either East or West Campus or online www.mjc.edu
2. If you attended another college, verify with the MJC Enrollment Services that your transcripts are on file.
Scholastic Requirements
Continuation in the Medical Assisting Program is dependent upon completion of all program required courses with a grade of C or better. If a student receives less than a C in any required course, that course must be repeated with a grade of C or better in order to complete the Medical Assisting Program and be eligible for the National Certification Examination.
Policy for Denial of Certification
Beginning with the January 2001 administration of the Certification Examination, felons are no longer eligible for the Certification Examination unless the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certifying Board grants a waiver based on one or more of the mitigating circumstances listed in the Disciplinary Standards. Any student considering a career in medical assisting, who has a criminal record, is advised to contact the AAMA for advisement prior to entering the Medical Assisting Program.
American Association of Medical Assistants
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606-2903
1-800-228-2262
www.aama.ntl.org
Accuracy/Changes Statement
The Yosemite Community College District and Modesto Junior College have made every effort to determine that everything stated in this document is accurate. Courses and programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Yosemite Community College District or Modesto Junior College for any reason at the discretion of the District and the College.