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2-Year^* AAS in Medical Assistant Management Degree Program in White Plains, NY

Medical Assistant Management professionals play a crucial role in healthcare facilities, overseeing the work of other certified Clinical Medical Assistant professionals and ensuring smooth daily operations. They are pivotal in maintaining the standards of healthcare services, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality patient care.

If you are organized, enjoy helping others, and are interested in advancing your existing certified Clinical Medical Assistant career, consider earning your AAS in Medical Assistant Management.

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Becoming a Medical Assisting Professional

This Associate in Applied Science Degree program will provide students with the specific skills needed to seek careers as professionals in a medical or health services setting. Because the program combines both administrative and clinical skills, the types of positions for which these graduates can qualify include medical administrative assistant and certified clinical medical assistant.

CW medical labs offer a controlled environment where students practice hands-on training in clinical skills, anatomy, and diagnostics. Students utilize advanced tools and technology to enhance practical learning and proficiency in medical procedures.

Program Learning Objectives

Employ critical thinking to effectively distinguish pathological conditions associated with body systems.
Apply practices for administrating patient care utilizing medical asepsis, standard precautions, and safety procedures as required by OSHA.
Apply knowledge and skills of various clinical procedures such as vital signs, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic and medical procedures.
Interpret and apply use of medical terminology and legal and ethical standards of practice.
Employ effective communication skills with patients, families, and other health professionals in a medical environment including preventative and treatment regimes as prescribed by the physician.

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Major-Related Courses

Course No.	Course Title	Semester Credits
MED103	Medical Terminology »	3
Students will be introduced to the foundation of medical terminology through a thorough study of the roots, prefixes, and suffixes which form medical language. Students will also learn the vocabulary used in various medical specialties. Spelling, definitions, and pronunciation are stressed. Number: MED103 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MED111	Healthcare Law and Ethics »	3
This course will introduce for discussion a variety of ethical issues that healthcare professionals may encounter during the course of their careers. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of ethical and professional behavior in the healthcare workplace. In depth discussions, textbook assignments and role playing will provide guidance to students in how to successfully manage patient relationships, protect patient privacy in compliance with the Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act as well as understand the distinct job responsibilities of the myriad of employees who comprise the typical healthcare organization. Students must receive a minimum grade of a “C” (70%) to continue. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Number: MED111 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MED201	Introduction to Medical Coding »	3
This course will provide students with an introduction to the historical development of medical nomenclature and classification systems including ICD-9-10-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding. This course concentrates on the coding of diseases, evaluation and management procedures, diagnostic and operative procedures and abstraction of clinical diagnostic data from source documentation in order to produce optimal reimbursement when filing claims with third party payers. Also included in this course will be an overview of the medical billing cycle including coverage of Hospital Billing Applications. In accordance with new federal regulations effective January, 2014, students will be introduced to ICD-10. Prerequisites: MED103 or permission of Chair Number: MED201 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MED208	Administrative Medical Practices »	3
This course will provide the groundwork for understanding the rules and responsibilities of allied health care providers in an administrative role. The course will cover topics such as electronic health records management, written and oral communication skills, understanding the complexity of the health insurance industry, scheduling and monitoring patient appointments, and the overall administrative duties that impact a health care facility. Prerequisite: MED103 Students must receive a minimum grade of a “C” (70%) to continue. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Number: MED208 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MED215	Health Information Technology »	3
This course introduces students to the health information management profession, the health information department and the health record. Basic concepts and techniques covered will include health record content, assembly, analysis, control, storage, retention, retrieval, form design and control, indices and registers, and filing systems for both paper and electronic health records. Prerequisites: MED208 & GEN115 or permission of Chair Number: MED215 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC111*	Foundations in Microbiology »	3
This course introduces essential microbiological concepts relevant to public health. Students will explore the diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and their impact on human health. Key topics include disease transmission, the immune response, microbiome health, and the role of microbes in environmental and global health issues. Emphasizing practical applications, the course prepares students to understand microbial risks, inform public health strategies, and promote disease prevention. Number: MSC111 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC126*	Anatomy and Physiology I »	3
MSC 126 is the first semester of a two-semester course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Both MSC126 and MSC131 are designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the basic principles inherent in the study of human anatomy and physiology, and is intended for students majoring in the allied-health professions. The emphasis of this course will be on understanding the structural and functional relationships of the major organ systems of the human body and will form the basis for subsequent courses in the clinical sciences. A special effort will be made to understand the concept of homeostasis and how the individual organ systems of the body interact with each other in the maintenance of the normal functioning of the entire organism. It includes the study of structure and function of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, nervous, endocrine, and special senses. Prerequisites: MED103, MSC110 or permission of the Chair. Students must receive a minimum grade of a “C” (70%) to continue. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Cannot be taken concurrently with Anatomy and Physiology II (MSC131). Number: MSC126 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC131	Anatomy and Physiology II »	3
This course provides students with the practical laboratory component attached to the MSC126 Human Anatomy & Physiology I lecture course. Students will engage in the laboratory study of anatomy and physiology of the cell, tissues, skeletal, muscle, integumentary, nervous and endocrine systems by studying the normal histology, gross anatomy, and physiology. Laboratory activities will include examination of models, prepared tissue slides, dissection of preserved vertebrate specimens, and the measurement and analysis of physiological processes within the human body. Pre- or Co-requisite: MSC126 or MSC131 Number: MSC131 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC207	Clinical Procedures/Asepsis »	3
This course is designed to give the medical assistant student knowledge and practice in skills required in a medical practice. Topics include managing the clinical environment, patient teaching, obtaining and documenting a medical history, obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, sterilizing equipment, and assisting with minor office surgery. MSC207 Clinical Procedures is a corequisite for MSC209 Hematology and MSC212 Clinical Diagnostic Applications for the Day College. In the Evening Division, if the above courses are not offered at the same time, then MSC207 must be first and will be a prerequisite. Prerequisites: MSC126 and MSC131, or permission of Chair. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” (70%) to continue on to MSC301 Practicum. Students are expected to pass the written portion of the final with a minimum score of 70% to be eligible to take the practical exam. Students may receive a D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Number: MSC207 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC209	Hematology/Phlebotomy »	3
The aim of the course is to expose the student to the most common phlebotomy skills required in most health care settings. Students will learn the sills involving the collection of blood specimens, the importance of correct patient identification, complete specimen labeling, proper handling, and storage. Students will be expected to know how to draw blood using an evacuator tube system, butterfly, and syringe. Students will also be expected to perform dermal punctures (finger stick) obtaining and analyzing the blood using a capillary collection tube. Students will learn how to perform non-complex laboratory blood analysis with various diagnostic equipment. This course is taught through didactic, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. Prerequisites: MSC126, MSC131, and MSC207, or permission of Chair. Student must receive a minimum grade of “C” (70%) to continue on to MSC301 Practicum. Students are expected to pass the written portion of the final with a minimum score of 70% to be eligible to take the practical exam. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Number: MSC209 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC212	Diagnostic Clinical Applications »	3
The aim of the course is to provide the laboratory experience for students to demonstrate clinical competencies applicable to all medical disciplines. Students will be able to demonstrate skill and competence in the following areas: Lab Equipment and Safety, Infection Control and Asepsis, EKG, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Pregnancy Testing, Fecal Occult Blood (Hemoccult) test, Vital Signs, Pain Assessment, Visual Screening, Hearing Examination, Surgical Instrumentation, Patient Examination and Preparation, Pulmonary Function Treatment and Testing, and Medical History. Pre- or Co-requisite: MSC207 Prerequisites: MSC126 and MSC131. Students must receive a minimum grade of C (70%) to continue on to MSC301 Practicum. Students are expected to pass the written portion of the final with a minimum score of 70% to be eligible to take the practical exam. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Number: MSC212 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC220	Pharmacology »	3
This course introduces the student to the current and commonly used practices, procedures, medications, and drug preparations. Basic medical terminology and mathematics related to pharmacology, the different categories of drugs used in healthcare facilities and retail pharmaceutical establishments are emphasized. Special attention is paid to Brand names and their generic equivalents as well as to common medical abbreviations. Pre- or Co-requisite: MSC207 Prerequisites: MSC126 and MSC131, or permission of Chair. Students who are required to take ACE106 Foundations of Mathematics must first complete the course before taking MSC220. Students must receive a minimum grade of a C (70%) to continue. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Students must complete MSC220 prior to MSC301. Number: MSC220 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
MSC301**	Practicum Medical Assistant Management »	6
THIS COURSE IS FOR DAY DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY This course provides students a supervised learning experience in the clinical setting during which the student can further develop the skills they have learned within your course of study. The student is required to complete a minimum of 170 field hours and 19 classroom hours. CPR training will be provided as part of the 19 classroom hours. Prerequisites: MSC207, MSC209, MSC212, MSC220 Prior to completion of this course, students will register for and be expected to sit for a Medical Assistant Certification exam. Although it is not a course requirement that students pass the exam, students will receive an “INC” grade in this course and will not be eligible to graduate until the exam has been taken and requirements for the course have been met. Number: MSC301 Credits: 3.00 Type: Health Professions
	Total Major-Related Credits	42
	*MSC111 & MSC126 courses also satisfy the General Education requirements.
	**Note: Evening Division students taking their Practicum – Medical Assistant Management (MSC301) will take this over two terms. This course is broken into two courses as listed below MSC301A Practicum Medical Assistant Management I MSC301B Practicum Medical Assistant Management II
	Note: Medical Assistant Certification Prior to completion of the Practicum Medical Assistant Management course (MSC301 in the Day Division and MSC301A and MSC301B in the Evening Division), students will register for and be expected to sit for a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification exam. It is not a course or program requirement that students pass the exam. However, students will receive an “INC” grade in the course and will not be eligible to graduate until the exam has been taken and the course completed.

General Education Courses

Course No.	Course Title	Semester Credits
GEN105	Transformative Learning »	3
This course will introduce students to the value of change, personal growth, and transformation. Students will engage in activities designed to stimulate reflective thinking, create a positive personal outlook, and foster “behaviors of success.” Number: GEN105 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education
GEN115	Digital Technologies in the Workplace »	3
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with digital technologies as they are being used in the workplace today, and explore how emerging technologies are likely to continue to evolve. Students will be exposed to digital technology fundamentals to better position them to readily adopt common workplace technologies. Students will also learn about security concerns, ethical considerations, digital communications etiquette, and other important concepts related to the use of digital technologies. Number: GEN115 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education
GEN125	English Composition I »	3
In this course, students develop their reading comprehension and written communication skills. Different styles of writing are examined as students develop writing proficiency through practice in planning, outlining, drafting, revising and editing. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail. Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs. Prerequisite: Proficiency Examination and/or ACE108. Number: GEN125 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education
GEN127	English Composition II »	3
This course builds on skills developed in English Composition I by presenting additional writing styles and helping students further refine their writing skills. Research skills and MLA documentation are also introduced. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail. Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs. Prerequisite: GEN125 or permission to waive Number: GEN127 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education
GEN129	Essentials of Public Speaking »	3
Communication skills require good speech habits. Therefore, this course covers organization of thoughts, voice control, diction and presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences. The art of listening is also studied. Emphasis will be placed on a series of oral presentations in order to acquire and reinforce these skills. Number: GEN129 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education
GEN250	Ethics and Professionalism »	3
This course will introduce the student to the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in today’s complex society and business. The definition and application of moral philosophies are used to explore ethical decision-making using a case study approach. Economic, legal, and social dimensions are explored along with interpersonal relationships and the development of morality within individual thinking. Number: GEN250 Credits: 3.00 Type: General Education
BUS122	Integrated Business Applications »	3
In this course, students will examine the concepts and applications of Microsoft Word & PowerPoint. Students will use these technology tools to create business documents, marketing materials, and develop effective business presentations that will prepare them for today’s information based business environment. Number: BUS122 Credits: 3.00 Type: Business Administration
	Total General Education Credits	21
	Electives
	Open Elective (1)	3
	Total Elective Credits	3

66 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Medical Assistant certification in NY will have acquired the requisite skills to seek employment in organizations ranging from hospitals to ambulatory care facilities. Job duties may include but not limited to performing EKG, phlebotomy, vital signs and medical administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to obtain a Medical Assistant certification in NY?

In New York, medical assistants are not required to be certified. However, many employers prefer to hire certified medical assistants due to their demonstrated competence and the credibility that certification provides. The requirements to obtain a Medical Assistant certification in NY include:

Complete an Accredited Program
Pass a Certification Exam
Apply for Certification
Maintain Certification

: How do Medical Assistant certificate programs in NYC prepare students for the field?

Medical Assistant certificate programs in NYC prepare students for the field by providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience. The programs offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers key areas such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient care, and medical office management.

What career opportunities are available after completing a Medical Assistant certification in NY?

After completing a Medical Assistant certification in NY, a variety of career opportunities become available in different healthcare settings, including:

Medical Assistant
Specialized Medical Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Medical Records Technician
EKG Technician

: How long does it take to complete a Medical Assistant certificate program in NYC?

CW’s Medical Assistant Management program takes 2 years* to complete if you’re studying full-time. To graduate, you must complete 66 credits.

What skills will I learn in a Medical Assistant certification program in NY?

In a Medical Assistant certification program in New York, you will learn a variety of skills that are critical to the role. Key skills you will learn include:

Patient Care
Medical Terminology
Medical Office Management
Healthcare Law and Ethics
Laboratory Techniques

*Program length when completed in normal time.