Medical Assisting Professional Program
The Medical Assisting Program at Red Rocks Community College offers an advanced pathway for students seeking to become Certified Medical Assistants. Graduates of the program complete all required Psychomotor, Cognitive, and Affective competencies as mandated by accreditation standards. They will be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) National Exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), earning a nationally recognized credential. For more information about the CMA credential, visit www.aama-ntl.org.
Stacked Certificate Option
The Stacked Certificate Option allows students to earn multiple certifications within the Medical Assisting program. By substituting specific coursework or completing an additional internship, students can achieve the following certifications:
• Medical Assisting Certificate
• Phlebotomy Certificate (requires an additional 135-hour internship)
• Medical Office Administration Certificate
Graduates who complete the Phlebotomy Certificate can sit for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) National Certification Exam through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Students interested in this option should meet with a Healthcare Pathway Advisor to ensure proper course planning. For more details about the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) certification, visit AMT
Program Requirements:
• Background Check & Health/Drug Screen: All students must complete and pass a criminal background check and health/drug screen at their expense through the current approved RRCC background check and drug screen program. This must be completed early in the semester that precedes the internship.
• Immunizations & Health Forms: Students must provide proof of all required immunizations and submit a physician-signed approval/health form. Proof of Hepatitis B immunization is required on day one of MAP 2038/2040 courses. (Further details on the requirements above will be given during the MAP 2038/2040 course).
• Required Supplies: Students must have a watch (not a smartwatch), a personal blood pressure cuff/stethoscope, and black scrubs for the program.
Suggested Course Planning Advisory:
• Prerequisite requirements may vary between the Medical Assisting Pathway (MAP) Certificate and AAS programs. Students must review the specific requirements for their chosen pathway before registering for MAP courses to ensure they have completed the necessary prerequisites and are on track for timely completion.
• It is strongly suggested that all Medical Assistant students meet with a designated Healthcare Pathway Advisor before registering for any MAP courses to avoid delays.
• The Medical Assistant program follows a sequential, cohort-based structure to meet accreditation requirements. All courses within the program must be taken in the designated order and completed consecutively. Students should plan accordingly to meet these requirements.
The Program Director must approve the sequencing of MAP classes outside of the set cohort schedule.
Additional Program Notes
• Internship Requirements: Students must have a current BLS Professional Certification valid throughout the internship. Students seeking to arrange their own internship site must secure approval from the Program Director by Week 10 of the semester preceding the internship.
• Eligibility: Students must be at least 18 years old, provide proof of updated immunizations and signed health forms, and pass a background check and drug screenings (at the student's expense). Students must also provide black scrubs, a watch with a second hand, a Stethoscope, and a blood pressure cuff.
The Medical Assisting pathway allows students to advance their careers, gain multiple certifications, and seamlessly transition into advanced healthcare programs. With its comprehensive curriculum, interprofessional education opportunities, and strategic pathway alignment, this program prepares graduates for long-term success in the dynamic healthcare field.
Certificate
Medical Assisting
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Medical Assisting