Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Technical Diploma

Program Code: 31-509-1

For more information: wctc.edu/med-asst

Medical assistants’ work directly influences the public’s health and well-being. They perform administrative, laboratory and clinical duties in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and other healthcare practitioners. In this program, learn to take health histories, measure vital signs, administer medications, perform electrocardiograms, conduct laboratory tests among other tasks. 

The minimum required course grades and cumulative grade point average (GPA) for students admitted to this program, under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0

Related Certificate that can be earned along the way.

Introduction to Health Careers Technical Certificate

Program Outcomes

1. Perform medical office administrative functions.
2. Provide patient care in accordance with regulations, policies, laws and patient rights.
3. Perform medical laboratory procedures.
4. Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting.
5. Demonstrate safety and emergency practices in a healthcare setting.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above.  Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!

View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).

NOTE: The following courses could also be taken in Summer:

• 504-304 Contemporary Healthcare Practices
• 501-307 Digital Literacy Healthcare
• 509-309 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism
• 501-301 Medical Terminology
• 501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health

NOTE: The following courses could also be taken in Summer:

• 504-304 Contemporary Healthcare Practices
• 501-307 Digital Literacy Healthcare
• 509-309 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism
• 501-301 Medical Terminology
• 501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health

NOTE: The following courses could also be taken in Summer:

• 504-304 Contemporary Healthcare Practices
• 501-307 Digital Literacy Healthcare
• 509-309 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism
• 501-301 Medical Terminology
• 501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health

NOTE: The following courses could also be taken in Summer:

• 504-304 Contemporary Healthcare Practices
• 501-307 Digital Literacy Healthcare
• 509-309 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism
• 501-301 Medical Terminology
• 501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health

NOTE: The following courses could also be taken in Summer:

• 504-304 Contemporary Healthcare Practices
• 501-307 Digital Literacy Healthcare
• 509-309 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism
• 501-301 Medical Terminology
• 501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health

NOTE: The following courses could also be taken in Summer:

• 504-304 Contemporary Healthcare Practices
• 501-307 Digital Literacy Healthcare
• 509-309 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism
• 501-301 Medical Terminology
• 501-308 Pharmacology for Allied Health