Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Medical Assisting

De Anza College

The Health Technologies Department developed the Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement-Advanced to train students in the fundamental clinical skills of reading vital signs, assisting with minor surgery, performing routine lab procedures, administering medication and the administrative skills of medical coding and medical records management. Students also participate in administrative skills externships in local clinical sites as part of the program.Upon completion, students will be able toBe prepared to pass the State Medical Assisting Certification Examination

Biological, Health and Environmental Sciences Division