MedicalAssistantProfessional
Prepare for both clinical and administrative roles in healthcare. Earn an AAS degree or certificate with strong pass rates on the National Healthcare Association exam.
Train for Healthcare's Front Lines
The Medical Assistant Professional Program at Trinidad State College offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for both clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings. Students learn essential skills such as reviewing medical histories, assisting physicians during exams, and performing tasks like drawing blood and processing lab specimens.
The program offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and a certificate, with coursework tailored to meet industry standards. Graduates are well-prepared for the National Healthcare Association's certification exams, with a history of strong pass rates.
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Degrees & Certificates
Whether you want a full degree or a fast credential, every TSC program earns you industry certifications and every certificate stacks toward the degree.
Medical Assistant Professional AAS Degree
Prepare for both clinical and administrative roles in healthcare. Build foundational skills in anatomy, medical terminology, and office management, then complete a hands-on internship in your final semester. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Association certification exam.
Medical Assistant Professional Certificate
Get into the workforce quickly with a focused sequence covering anatomy, medical office administration, clinical skills, pharmacology, and a hands-on internship. Designed for students who want career-ready credentials without a full two-year commitment.
Where You Can Study
This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.
Degree Curriculum
Click any semester to see the full course list.
Semester One
Core general education requirements in English, communication, and math, rounded out by two electives drawn from the arts, social sciences, health, and life sciences.
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ENG 1015 – Technical English and Communication
- ENG 1021 – English Composition I: GT-CO1
- ENG 1031 – Technical Writing I: GT-CO1
Choose one: (3 credits)
- COM 1150 – Public Speaking
- COM 1250 – Interpersonal Comm
Choose one: (Career Math or Higher)
- MAT 1140 – (3 credits)
- MAT 1240 – (3 credits)
- MAT 1340 – (3 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ART 1110 – Art Appreciation: GT-AH1
- HUM 1021 – Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2
- SOC 1001 – Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3
- SOC 1002 – General Psychology: GT-SS
- BIO 2101 – Anatomy & Phy I w/lab: GT-SC1
Choose one: (3 credits)
- NUA 1001 – Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
- PSY 2222 – Psych of Death/Dying: GT-SS3
- BIO 2101 – Anatomy & Phy I w/lab: GT-SC1
- PSY 2552 – Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3
- SOC 1001 – Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3
- BIO 2104 – Microbiology w/lab: GT-SC1
- HWE 1050 – Human Nutrition
Semester Two
Builds a healthcare foundation through anatomy, medical terminology, and computer applications, complemented by two electives in the social sciences or life sciences.
- BIO 1006 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
- CIS 1018 – Complete PC Applications (3 credits)
- HPR 1039 – Medical Terminology (2 credits)
Choose one: (3 credits)
- ART 1110 – Art Appreciation: GT-AH1
- HUM 1021 – Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2
- SOC 1001 – Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3
- SOC 1002 – Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3
- PSY 1001 – General Psychology: GT-SS
- BIO 2101 – Anatomy & Phy I w/lab: GT-SC1
Choose one: (3-4 credits)
- PSY 2441 – Child Development: GT-SS3
- PSY 2222 – Psych of Death/Dying: GT-SS3
- HPR 1017 – Anatomical Kinesiology
- SOC 1002 – Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3
- BIO 2102 – Anatomy & Phy II w/lab: GT-SC1
- BIO 2101 – Anatomy & Phy I w/lab: GT-SC1
- BIO 2104 – Microbiology w/lab: GT-SC1
- PSY 2552 – Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3
Semester Three
Core fundamentals of medical assisting, covering human diseases, clinical skills, and both the administrative and financial sides of running a medical office.
- HPR 1036 – Human Diseases (4 credits)
- MAP 1010 – Medical Office Administration (4 credits)
- MAP 1020 – Medical Office Financial Management (4 credits)
- MAP 2040 – Medical Assisting Clinical Skills (4 credits)
Semester Four
This capstone semester combines lab skills, pharmacology, and a real-world internship with national exam preparation, rounded out by a healthcare or social science elective.
- MAP 2038 – Medical Assistant Laboratory (4 credits)
- MAP 1050 – Pharmacology for Medical Assistants (3 credits)
- MAP 2069 – Review for Medical Assistant National Exam (1 credit)
- MAP 1083 – Medical Assistant Internship (4 credits)
Choose one: (3-4 credits)
- NUA 1001 – Nurse Aide Health Care Skills
- PSY 2222 – Psych of Death/Dying: GT-SS3
- PSY 2552 – Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3
- PSY 2222 – Psych of Death/Dying: GT-SS3
- SOC 1002 – Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3
- SOC 1002 – Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3
- BIO 2102 – Anatomy & Phy II w/lab: GT-SC1
- BIO 2104 – Microbiology w/lab: GT-SC1
- HWE 1050 – Human Nutrition
Certificate Curriculum
Each certificate is a standalone credential. Click any certificate to see the full course list.
Medical Assistant Professional Certificate
Brief description of what is included
Semester 1 (21 credits)
- BIO 1006 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
- CIS 1018 – Complete PC Applications (3 credits)
- HPR 1039 – Medical Terminology (2 credits)
- MAP 1010 – Medical Office Administration (4 credits)
- MAP 1020 – Medical Office Financial Management (4 credits)
- MAP 2040 – Medical Assisting Clinical Skills (4 credits)
Semester 2 (12 credits)
- HPR 1036 – Human Diseases (4 credits)
- MAP 2038 – Medical Assistant Laboratory (4 credits)
- MAP 1050 – Pharmacology for Medical Assistants (3 credits)
- MAP 2069 – Review for Medical Assistant National Exam (1 credit)
Semester 3 (16 credits)
- MAP 1083 – Medical Assistant Internship (4 credits)
National Healthcare Association
Certification Pass Rates
| Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 80% |
| 2021 | 92% |
| 2022 | 58% |
| 2023 | 79% |
| 2024 | 71% |
* To protect the privacy rights of candidates, pass rates for schools with 10 or fewer applicants are not posted.
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Contact Us
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- TitleDean of Instruction
- DepartmentNursing
- LocationTrinidad, Colorado • 118 Davis
- EmailLoriRae.Hamilton@trinidadstate.edu
- TitleFaculty
- DepartmentMedical Assistant Professional
- LocationAlamosa, Colorado • 118 B Main
- Emailyvette.obrien@trinidadstate.edu