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Medical Assistant Diploma

Century College · White Bear Lake, MN

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Program
Award
Diploma
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
CIP
51.0801
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Course Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Medical Assistant program prepares students for career opportunities as a professional, multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in patient care management. The medical assistant performs clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in clinics, doctor offices, and other health care agencies. The clinical practicum is under the direct supervision of a provider, and is a 300 hour unpaid experience. Graduates of the Medical Assistant program are eligible to take the Certification Exam of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). The Century College Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs , 9355 113 th Street N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775-7709, 727-210-2350, upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB).
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
175315
CourseShelf checklist
CK_175315_e27ad925
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    Career/Occupational Requirements

    Choose 1 of the following · Select one · 13 items
    1. Select one
      Not resolved to a course
    2. CAPL 1010
      3
    3. CSCI 1020
      3
    4. HLTH 1001
      2
    5. MEDA 1020
      4
    6. Strongly recommended to be taken prior to starting the program. Prerequisites must be followed.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. MEDA 1030
      3
    8. Strongly recommended to be taken prior to starting the program. Prerequisites must be followed.
      Not resolved to a course
    9. MEDA 1011
      5
    10. MEDA 1013
      5
    11. MEDA 1014
      5
    12. MEDA 1002
      5
    13. MEDA 1780
      Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Career/Occupational Elective Requirements

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      MnTC/General Education Requirements

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        Goal 1: Communication

        Choose 1 of the following · Select one · 4 items
        1. ENGL 1020
          Composition I
          or: ENGL 1021 - Composition I
          4
        2. Select one
          Not resolved to a course
        3. COMM 1031
          3
        4. COMM 1051
          3

        Goal 2: Critical Thinking

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          Goal 3 and/or 4: Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning

          1 item
          1. BIOL 1024
            3

          Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

          3 items
          1. PSYC 1020
            4
          2. PSYC 1030
            3
          3. PSYC 1041
            4

          MnTC Elective Requirements

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            Additional Elective Requirements

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              Additional Requirements

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                Program Information

                16 items
                1. A grade of C or higher must be obtained in all career/occupational courses to earn a diploma in Medical Assisting at Century College.
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. MN Human Services background study with no restrictions prior to MEDA 1780 . Students will complete a MN Human Services background study application during the MEDA 1011 Course. The Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual having contact with patients to complete a background study prior to starting the clinical experience and/or service learning projects. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience and/or service learning project if a clearance is not issued. Call the MN Department of Human Services with specific questions, 651.431.2000.
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. CPR certification at the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer level (EMS 1010 or equivalent) is required prior to the completion of MEDA 1013 .
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Refer to the Medical Assistant “Information and Application” packet online for information regarding the immunizations required prior to MEDA 1014 .
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Courses may have prerequisites or co-requisites. See college catalog or class schedule.
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. See website for the Medical Assistant Program Information Packet.
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical procedures and medication administration in a medical practice utilizing critical thinking skills.
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. Communicate effectively with individuals, families, groups, and/or colleagues of diverse sociocultural backgrounds through the use of verbal and non-verbal skills, written abilities, active listening, and information technologies within ambulatory care settings.
                  Not resolved to a course
                10. Identify, interpret, and apply ethical, legal and social issues associated within the scope of practice in the medical assisting field.
                  Not resolved to a course
                11. Apply various administrative techniques in a medical practice to deliver cost effective and quality healthcare.
                  Not resolved to a course
                12. Apply knowledge of medical laboratory techniques to accurately collect specimens, perform testing, and interpret lab tests results.
                  Not resolved to a course
                13. Demonstrate professionalism as a healthcare provider, communicate effectively, and collaborate in teams.
                  Not resolved to a course
                14. Demonstrate computer literacy skills and the ability to maintain electronic health records.
                  Not resolved to a course
                15. Respect all people and cultures as they interact with a diverse patient population in the medical assistant profession.
                  Not resolved to a course
                16. Empower individuals, families, and the community to develop positive health behaviors through health promotion and teaching.
                  Not resolved to a course

                Sample Plan

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                  Pre-Application Courses

                  Choose 1 of the following · Select one · 15 items
                  1. BIOL 1024
                    3
                  2. HLTH 1001
                    2
                  3. Select one
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. CAPL 1010
                    3
                  5. CSCI 1020
                    3
                  6. Select one
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. ENGL 1020
                    4
                  8. ENGL 1021
                    4
                  9. Select one
                    Not resolved to a course
                  10. COMM 1031
                    3
                  11. COMM 1051
                    3
                  12. Select one
                    Not resolved to a course
                  13. PSYC 1020
                    4
                  14. PSYC 1030
                    3
                  15. PSYC 1041
                    4

                  Semester 1

                  Choose 1 of the following · Select one · 9 items
                  1. BIOL 1024
                    3
                  2. CAPL 1010
                    3
                  3. HLTH 1001
                    2
                  4. COMM 1031
                    Interpersonal Communication
                    or: COMM 1051 - Intercultural Communication
                    3
                  5. ENGL 1021
                    4
                  6. Select one
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. PSYC 1020
                    4
                  8. PSYC 1030
                    3
                  9. PSYC 1041
                    4

                  Semester 2

                  3 items
                  1. MEDA 1020
                    4
                  2. MEDA 1011
                    5
                  3. MEDA 1013
                    5

                  Semester 3

                  3 items
                  1. MEDA 1030
                    3
                  2. MEDA 1014
                    5
                  3. MEDA 1002
                    5

                  Semester 4

                  1 item
                  1. MEDA 1780
                    Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum
                    Not resolved to a course
                    6

                  Note

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                    Certification Disclosures

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                      Source. Century College, catalog 2026-2027 Course Catalog — https://catalog.century.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=6773. Captured page pages/0238.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.