This degree and its emphases are designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in the broad field of health and wellness careers. Students may choose among 12 emphases depending on their interests, the skills acquired and program requirements. In addition, students may complete a certificate and become employed while continuing to work on their degree. Students completing the degree requirements also will have met the certificate requirements in their chosen career emphasis. The Clinical Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students to conduct patient evaluations, take and record clinical measurements, give injections and provide other patient treatments, usually in hospital or clinic settings.
Graduates are prepared to enter positions as clinical medical assistants and medical assistants.
Program Admission Requirements 1. Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program. Or, in place of the above requirements, have completed the Clinical Medical Assistant certificate program. I 3 MAT 103 Contemporary College Mathematics 3-5 or higher SOC 101 Intro.