Medical Assistant

CERT - Occupational Certificate


This program provides an understanding of front and back office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting.

Program Purpose


This program provides an understanding of front and back office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting.

Program Map


Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements

The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program.  For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes. 

To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Rev. 10/2022

First Semester

Course Course Title Credits Area
MAT 121 Mathematics for the Applied Sciences 4 Prerequisite
AHE 101 Medical Terminology 3 Major Requirement
BIO 160 Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Major Requirement
MDA 120 Medical Office 4 Major Requirement
    15  

Second Semester

Course Course Title Credits Area
MDA 121 Medical Technician 6 Major Requirement
MDA 241 Medical Assistant Externship  5 Major Requirement
    11  
Open the program map above to view the recommended classes to complete the program. You can also print the program map using the button above.

Additional Information


Check the Medical Assistant program page for additional information about this certificate.

Note: Before the end of the student's second semester in the program, students will be required to have a Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card for Volunteer Health Science Student & Clinical Assistant and a Healthcare Provider (BLS Provider) or Professional Rescuer (CPR) certification.