# Medical Assistant (Noncredit Certificate)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Allied Health and Public Safety

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-allied-health-public-safety/programs/medical-assistant-nc

This is a Short-term vocational program with high employment potential. The program consists of a sequence of courses leading to a vocational/ career technical objective and certificate that is directly related to employment.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program the student will be prepared to seek employment directly related to the Medical Assisting career pathway.

## Program Requirements:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUSN-756 | Introduction to Office Occupations |  |
| **Total: (384-480 hours)** | | **** |
| MED-717 | Medical Assisting |  |
| **Total: (768-960 hours)** | | **** |
| EDU-112C | Skills Acquisition for Student Success - Allied Health |  |
| **Total: (8-36 hours)** | | **** |