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Health Occupations
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Health Occupations
Lassen College offers coursework that leads to eligibility for external certifications in CPR, First Aid, and EMT-I in addition to certificates in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
Program Overview
Certificate of Accomplishment in Administrative Medical Assisting The program of courses for this certificate is designed to prepare a student to perform office-related duties including scheduling and billing as a medical office assistant.
Certificate of Accomplishment in Clinical Medical Assisting The program of courses for the clinical certificate offers information, skill development, and practice for student seeking employment as a medical assistant who makes direct patient contact and assists nurses and doctors with clinical procedures.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on-training for entry-level employment.
- Continuing education units (CEUs) available.
Certificate of Achievement
Medical Assisting
Certificate of Accomplishment
Administrative Medical Assisting
Clinical Medical Assisting
Red Cross Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Standard First Aid
Two-Year Advising Plans
| Degree Type | Degree Name |
| Certificate of Accomplishment | Administrative Medical Assisting-COA |
| Associate in Arts | Allied Health-AA-US |
| Certificate of Accomplishment | Medical Assisting-Clinical-CoA |
| Certificate of Achievement | Medical Assisting-CA |
Employment Opportunities
Medical Assistant
Clinic Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
EMT – I
EMT – II
EMT – Paramedic
Internships in health occupations are available for students interested in Work Experience opportunities
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Degrees and Certificates
Certificate of Accomplishment in Clinical Medical Assisting
Total Units for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Clinical Medical Assisting: 14.5 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| HO 70 | Medical Assisting: Core | 7 |
| HO 72 | Medical Assisting: Clinical | 7.5 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Clinical Medical Assisting the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge about medical assisting and other allied health professions
2. Demonstrate beginning level medical assisting skills.
3. Display understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
4. Access and navigate basic computer systems.
5. Perform exam room procedures autonomously.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology.
7. Assist with minor surgery and laboratory procedures.
8. Provide patent education.
Certificate of Accomplishment in Administrative Medical Assisting
Total Units for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Administrative Medical Assisting: 13.5 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| HO 70 | Medical Assisting: Core | 7 |
| HO 71 | Medical Assisting: Administrative | 6.5 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Administrative Medical Assisting the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the Knowledge about medical assisting and other allied health professions.
2. Demonstrate beginning level medical assisting skills.
3. Display understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
4. Access and navigate basic computer systems.
5. Demonstrate professionalism in the role of administrative medical assisting and office reception.
6. Prepare and properly manage medical office records.
7. Demonstrate medical office finance and billing skills.
8. Display medical office management abilities.
Certificate of Achievement Medical Assisting
Total Units for the Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Medical Assisting: 23 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| HO 49 | Health Occupations Work Experience | 2 |
| HO 70 | Medical Assisting: Core | 7 |
| HO 71 | Medical Assisting: Administrative | 6.5 |
| HO 72 | Medical Assisting: Clinical | 7.5 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement Medical Assisting the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the Knowledge about medical assisting and other allied health professions.
2. Demonstrate beginning level medical assisting skills.
3. Display understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
4. Access and navigate basic computer systems.
5. Preform exam room procedures autonomously.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of Pharmacology.
7. Assist with minor surgery and laboratory procedures.
8. Provide Patient education.
Associate in Arts Degree University Studies: Emphasis in Allied Health
Total Units for the Associate in Arts Degree: 60 Units
Required Core Courses: 20 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| BIOL-20 | Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOL 21 | Human Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-22 | Human Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-25 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL-26 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM-8 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| PSY-1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| The following courses are generally required for health and medical degrees at four year colleges and universities. Please discuss with your counselor whether you need these and how they will fit into your General Education coursework: | ||
| ANTH-2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| HLTH-25 | Understanding Nutrition | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Completion of either the CSU General Education or
IGETC Option
Remaining Units to total 60 Units may be selected from
courses numbered 1-49
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree University Studies: Emphasis in Allied Health, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze information available regarding risk factors to a healthy lifestyle as well as behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle; understand the impact of positive and negative factors on one’s own health; and make lifestyle choices and changes to best promote a wellness balance for one’s own life.
2. Relate the structures and functions of the various body systems in a human organism to the metabolic activities of a single selected body cell.
3. Analyze and relate the appropriate identification techniques to be utilized in the diagnosis of a potential life threatening infection.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic methodologies of science.
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lgardiner@lassencollege.edu
Counseling Office
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