Certificate in Medical Assisting

Medical Assistants are the only allied health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physician’s offices, clinics, and group practices. These multi-skilled personnel can perform administrative and clinical procedures. Physicians value this unique versatility more and more, as managed care necessitates the need to contain costs and manage human resources efficiently. Medical Assistants are trained allied health professionals who work primarily in physicians’ offices, and outpatient clinics under the direct supervision of a physician. One portion of the training concentrates on administrative medical assisting, which provides a suitable background for employment in health maintenance organizations, home health care organizations, and nursing homes. Upon completion of the Medical Assisting Program, students will be prepared for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) national certification examination through the American Medical Technologists (AMT), an affiliated partner with Guam Community College. 

• Note: The student must have a “C” or better in all courses to receive a Certificate in Medical Assisting. Students must pass each course with a “C” or better to continue toward the next course in the program. Those students who do not successfully complete a core technical of related technical requirement course will have to wait a minimum of one year for reentry.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): 
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Medical Assisting program, students will be able to:

1. Navigate through an electronic health record system and practice management software.
2. Explain the need for Medical Law and Ethics.
3. Examine the purpose of Healthcare Policy and Procedures.