Medical Assisting Undergraduate Certificate

Prepare for CCMA and CMAA Certification

Prepare for national exams issued by the National Healthcareer Association that demonstrate proficiency in clinical and medical roles as a Certified Medical Assistant. In addition to fulfilling the qualifications to sit for certification exams, you’ll also be eligible for up to 17 credits toward a healthcare-related undergraduate degree at Franklin University.

High school diploma or GED required. This certificate is only available to employees of partner organizations. To find out if you qualify, contact your employer.

Program Overview

Offered exclusively through employer partnership programs, Franklin’s for-credit Medical Assisting Certificate can put you on the road to an in-demand role, while also positioning you for career growth. You’ll complete your courses 100% online in as little as 1 year. Courses are taught by industry-leading healthcare practitioners and the curriculum is aligned with the Certificate Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams. You’ll also complete the required number of clinical hours on-site with your employer. 

If you are looking toward career-growth, the credits you earn for your certificate (17) can be transferred toward an associate degree in health services at Franklin. 

Medical Assisting Undergraduate Certificate Courses & Curriculum

Major Area Required
HEA 1013 - Medical Assisting I (4)

This is a general introduction to the Health Care industry, its environment, and the day-to-day skill set and knowledge required to execute routine administrative support duties, coordinate scheduling, remain compliant with HIPAA Regulations, and perform other important operational tasks for physicians? offices and other healthcare settings.

HEA 1023 - Medical Assisting II (4)

Clinical Medical Assisting is a comprehensive course with insight and focus on patient care in the healthcare facility, providing foundational knowledge required of an allied healthcare professional. Lesson content includes fundamentals of clinical medical assisting with emphasis on infection control, vital signs, the clinical laboratory, general and specialty physical examinations, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, nutrition, cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing, pharmacology, medication administration, phlebotomy, hematology, surgical procedure assisting, and emergency preparedness.

SCIE 244 - Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology (4)

This course is designed for students interested in the allied healthcare professions. The course focuses on the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology that are necessary to be successful in any allied healthcare program. This course can be used to fulfill the general education science with a lab requirement, however, it is not recommended for students outside the allied health professions.

HIM 150 - Medical Terminology (2)

This course will introduce the foundations of medical terminology nomenclature and use. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of prefix, word root, and suffix linkages to build a broad medical vocabulary.

HEA 1001 - Professionalism in Allied Health (2)

This course will provide the tools needed to demonstrate a high level of professionalism on the job. Key components of the course focus on patient interaction, proper office behavior, medical ethics, diversity and cultural bias, emotional strength, professional appearance, and communication. The course maintains a focus on the key attributes that are true markers of professionalism.

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At least 1 credits from the following courses: