Medical Assistant
Certificate of Achievement Allied Health · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 20543
Program Code: ALDH.MEAS.CA
Program Length: 10 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
This certificate prepares students for an entry-level position in a physician’s office, clinic, or medical records. It is designed to prepare students to work effectively in a physician's office, medical records or business office of a clinic or a hospital. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will demonstrate proficiency in both front and back office procedures.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following with a C or better | ||
| ALDH 80 | Pharmacology | 3.0 |
| ALDH 81 | Medical Insurance | 3.0 |
| ALDH 82 | Medical Office Procedures | 4.0 |
| ALDH 82C | Medical Office Procedures - Clinical | 5.0 |
| ALDH 139 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| BET 104 | Beginning Word Processing/Typing for Windows Abc | 3.0 |
| PSYC 110 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Program Map
Suggested Plan of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
First Year
| Fall | Units |
|---|---|
| ALDH 82 | Medical Office Procedures |
| ALDH 139 | Medical Terminology |
| BET 104 | Beginning Word Processing/Typing for Windows Abc |
| Units |
| Winter |
|---|
| ALDH 81 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ALDH 80 |
| ALDH 82C |
| PSYC 110 |