Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Certificate in Medical Assisting

Certificate
Eastern Shore Community College

This program is included in: G3

The Medical Assisting certificate program (Plan Code 166) prepares individuals as multi-skilled health care practitioners who are competent in urgent care, physician’s offices, hospitals, and long term care environments. Graduates will be prepared to perform traditional medical assistant responsibilities to include clinical and administrative duties. Clinical functions could include, but are not limited to, direct patient care and preparation, ECG, phlebotomy, and pharmacology. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, bookkeeping, and billing and insurance processing. (NCCT, 2017). Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for certification as a Medical Assistant (NCMA).

Outcomes

Students will be able to: Apply diagnostic testing skills. Apply the principles of law and ethics in performing office operations. Apply medical terminology in the workplace appropriately.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Medical Assisting certificate program (Plan Code 166) prepares individuals as multi-skilled health care practitioners who are competent in urgent care, physician’s offices, hospitals, and long term care environments. Graduates will be prepared to perform traditional medical assistant responsibilities to include clinical and administrative duties. Clinical functions could include, but are not limited to, direct patient care and preparation, ECG, phlebotomy, and pharmacology. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, bookkeeping, and billing and insurance processing. (NCCT, 2017). Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) for certification as a Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

The program will enroll approximately twenty (20) students annually so only selected applicants fulfilling the following prerequisite requirements will be admitted. Prospective students must: Complete application to ESCC High School Diploma or GED, copy to accompany application to program GPA of 2.0 or better IF GPA less than 2.0 or have been out of school more than 5 years, recommend English EDE10; math recommendation of MDE 10 Completion of Criminal Background, drug screening Completion of Physical examination with PPD or chest x-ray Current record of immunizations including MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and COVID vaccinations Grade of “C” or better in all curriculum courses.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Eastern Shore Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Administrative Office Specialist
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Certifications You Can Now Complete
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Medical Assisting
44
Certificate in Medical Assisting
44
Medical Assisting (Cert)
44
ENG 111 Requirement
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 130
2
HLT 130
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 105 Requirement
1
HLT 105 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230 Requirement (3 credits)
3
PSY 230 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare
1
SDV 101 Orient to Healthcare
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT 250: General Pharmacology
2
HLT 250: General Pharmacology
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 126
3
CST 126
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MDA 100 Introduction to Medical Assisting (1 credit)
1
MDA 100 Intro to Med Asstg
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 101 Medical Assistant Science I (5 credits)
5
MDA 101 Medical Asst Sci
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 103 Medical Assistant Science III
2
MDA 103 Medical Assistant Sci
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 102 Medical Assistant Science II
2
MDA 102 Medical Assistant Sci
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 104 Medical Assistant Science IV
3
MDA 104 Medical Assistant Sci
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 203 Medical Office Procedures (3 credits)
3
MDA 203 Medical Office Proc.
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 207 Medical Law & Ethics (2 credits)
2
MDA 207 Medical Law & Ethics
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 210 Medical Office Software Applications (1 credit)
1
MDA 210 Medical Off Soft App
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 221 Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures
4
MDA 221 Diagnostic Laboratory
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AST 242 Medical Insurance and Coding
3
AST 242 Medical Ins & Coding
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 208 Medical Office Coding
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDA 209 Medical Office Ins.
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Eastern Shore Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
31-9092.00Medical AssistantsPerform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.Healthcare Support Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 44 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Medical Assisting at Eastern Shore Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 3 semesters or 1.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $7,172 $0 $7,172
Fees
Parking Fee $3 Per Credit $132 0 $132
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $132 0 $132
Capital Fee $24 Per Credit $1,056 0 $1,056 Charged to out-of-state, business and military contract
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.