Medical Assistant Certificate

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Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) Program

This program is offered in partnership with Southwestern Michigan College through the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC). Students will complete cognitive coursework online, and lab and clinical work at a local facility. Cohorts begin in the Fall semester; please contact a Health advisor or visit https://www.mwtec.org/med-asst-program for more information.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

West Shore Community College has elected to opt in to the early rescission of the Gainful Employment regulations, as permitted by the US Department of Education.

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Courses by Placement/Transfer

The following courses may be prerequisites for your program depending upon your placement scores or transfer evaluation. Advisors can assist you to integrate these into your program of study during your first semester at West Shore. Contact Student Services at 231.843.5510.

FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs (Required for all first-time college students)
ENG 098 - Writing Essentials 3 credit hrs (Required if ENG 111 is required for the program)
MTH 021 - Intermediate Algebra Support 2 credit hrs OR MTH 023 - Introduction to Statistics Support 2 credit hrs OR MTH 025 - Quantitative Reasoning Support 2 credit hrs

Program of Study

Fall Semester

ALH 104 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hrs (may be completed at WSCC)
ANP 118 - Introduction to the Human Body 4 credit hrs (may be completed at WSCC; must be completed within 8 years. May be waived with successful completion of ANP 230 and ANP 231 .)
MEDA 210 Clinical Procedures 5 credit hrs

Total: 12 Credit Hrs | 14 Contact Hrs

Winter Semester - MWTEC Courses

MEDA 211 Medical Assistant Pharmacology 3 credit hrs
MEDA 212 Diagnostic and Lab Procedures 4 credit hrs
MEDA 220 Medical Office Administration 3 credit hrs
MEDA 221 Insurance Claims Processing 3 credit hrs
HEED 175 Introduction to Electronic Medical Records 3 credit hrs

Total: 16 Credit Hrs | 18 Contact Hrs

Summer Semester - MWTEC Courses

MEDA XXX Medical Assistant Externship 4 credit hrs
MEDA 251 Medical Assistant Seminar 1 credit hr
HEED 137 Disease Overview 3 credit hrs

Total: 8 Credit Hrs | 8 Contact Hrs

Certificate Total: 36 Credit Hrs | 40 Contact Hrs

Prior to clinical experience in the Medical Assistant courses, a criminal background invenstigation will be required of students. Any negative factors in students’ backgrounds may limit placement in courses. Attempts will be made to adjust for this limitation, but if accommodations cannot be made, continuation in the Medical Assistant courses will not be allowed. Also, a current American Heart Association (AHA) Provider BLS card is required.