Degree Requirements: Certificate in Medical Assisting

Upon the recommendation of the faculty, Saint Luke's™ College of Health and Sciences at Rockhurst University will confer the Certificate in Medical Assisting (and subsequent Associate of Science in Medical Assisting for those who continue past the certificate) upon students who have fulfilled the following requirements:

  • Completion of the 32 hours of the required program of study for the Certificate in Medical Assisting.
  • Completion of the 60 hours of the required program of study for the Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree. At least 15 of those MUST be earned from Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences to meet the residency requirement.
  • Completion of the 60 semester hours of coursework for the associate degree must be within three years of enrollment at Saint Luke’s College.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 with no grade below C counting towards graduation.

 

Medical Assisting

Requirements for Diploma/Certificate

Credits

MAST 1100

Human Structure and Function

3

MAST 1010

Introduction to Medical Assisting

3

COMM 1050

Communication and Critical Thinking

3

MAST 1200

Laboratory Skills and Techniques

4

MAST 1700

Exam Room Techniques and Patient Care

4

MAST 2450

Pharmacology and Medication Administration

3

MAST 2010

Coding and Reimbursement

3

MAST 2070

Office Organization and Administration

2

MAST 2500

Symptomology

1

MAST 2810

Medical Assisting Practicum

4

MAST 2850

Medical Assisting Capstone

1

HLTH 1150

Contemporary Health Issues

1

Total Credits for Diploma

32

 

 

 

Additional Courses to Complete the ASMA degree

 

ENGL 1300

Written Communication for Health Professionals

3

ENGL 1500

Professional Communication in Health

3

HIST 1200

History of Health and Medicine in the US

3

HUMS 1450

Medical Ethics

3

1 Science class with lab

4

 

2 courses in Social Sciences

6

 

1 Math class

 

3

1 General Education Elective from any category

3

 

Total additional courses for ASMA degree

28

 

 

 

 

Total Credits

60

 

The medical assisting program courses are offered specific semesters.