Medical Assistant
A.A.S. - Occupational Degree
This program will provide students with a working knowledge of front and back office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting, as well as the general education courses required for completion of Applied Associate of Science.
Program Purpose
This program will provide students with a working knowledge of front and back office skills to prepare the student for direct employment in a medical practice setting. Student will be prepared for national credentialing exam.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
This program map has been updated for new students starting in Fall 2025 (or after). Students following previous catalogs can find corresponding program maps in Self-Service/Student Planning. For official requirements, refer to the AWC Catalog.
The recommended plan below meets all program requirements. If the classes listed as recommended don’t align with your schedule or interests, alternative options are available. Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan or schedule an appointment with your Faculty Advisor or the Advisement Services Office.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 121 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 | GE-Quantitative Reasoning |
| AHE 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 | Major Requirement |
| BIO 160 | Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | Major Requirement (counts towards GE-Natural Sciences) |
| MDA 120 | Medical Office | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 15 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDA 121 | Medical Technician | 6 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 | Freshman Composition/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| SPC 215 | Public Speaking/GE | 3 | GE-Oral Communication |
| 12 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDA 241 | Medical Assistant Externship | 5 | Major Requirement |
| PHI 220 | Medical Ethics/GE | 3 | GE- Arts & Humanities |
| POS 110 | American Politics/GE | 3 | GE-Institutions in the Americas |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| 14 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC | General Electives Choose 19 credits of 100-level or higher courses to reach 60 credit program requirement |
19 | Electives |
| 19 |
Additional Information
Check the Medical Assistant program page for additional information about this degree.
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.