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Program checklist · Certificate

Medical Assisting, Certificate

Eastern Shore Community College · Melfa, VA

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Program
Award
Certificate
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
Credits (computed from items)
44
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232052
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232052_afe25c0a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Program Curriculum and Suggested Sequence of Courses

0 items

    1st Session

    3 items
    1. SDV 101
      Orientation to (Specify the Discipline)
      As published: “Orientation to Healthcare -”
      1
    2. ITE 152
      Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
      As published: “Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications -”
      3
    3. ENG 111
      College Composition I
      As published: “College Composition I -”
      3

    2nd Session

    3 items
    1. HLT 105
      Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
      As published: “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -”
      1
    2. CST 126
      Interpersonal Communication
      As published: “Interpersonal Communication -”
      3
    3. PSY 230
      Developmental Psychology
      As published: “Developmental Psychology -”
      or: PSY 235 - Child Psychology -
      3

    3rd Session

    2 items
    1. MDA 101
      Medical Assistant Science I
      As published: “Medical Assistant Science I -”
      5
    2. MDA 203
      Medical Office Procedures
      As published: “Medical Office Procedures -”
      3

    4th Session

    3 items
    1. MDA 102
      Medical Assistant Science II
      As published: “Medical Assistant Science II -”
      2
    2. MDA 207
      Medical Law and Ethics
      As published: “Medical Law and Ethics -”
      2
    3. AST 242
      Medical Insurance and Coding
      As published: “Medical Insurance and Coding -”
      3

    5th Session

    3 items
    1. HLT 130
      Nutrition and Diet Therapy
      As published: “Nutrition and Diet Therapy -”
      2
    2. MDA 100
      Introduction to Medical Assisting
      As published: “Introduction to Medical Assisting -”
      1
    3. HLT 250
      General Pharmacology
      As published: “General Pharmacology -”
      2

    6th Session

    2 items
    1. MDA 103
      Medical Assistant Science III
      As published: “Medical Assistant Science III -”
      2
    2. MDA 104
      Medical Assistant Science IV
      As published: “Medical Assistant Science IV -”
      3

    7th Session

    2 items
    1. MDA 221
      Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures
      As published: “Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures -”
      4
    2. MDA 210
      Medical Office Software Applications
      As published: “Medical Office Software Applications -”
      1

    Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

    5 items
    1. Students must complete the program within 3 years to be eligible for national certification.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. There is a limited time for the student to test for national certification following graduation.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Students must apply and send all information to the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) in order to sit for examination.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. NCCT information regarding testing and fees can be found at https://www.ncctinc.com/
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Part-time students should consult their faculty advisors regarding appropriate course sequences
      Not resolved to a course

    Certifications

    1 item
    1. National Certified Medical Assistant (NSMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. Eastern Shore Community College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.es.vccs.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=16&poid=1718. Captured page pages/0182.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.