Medical Assisting CCMA Eligible Program
Associate in Science Degree Medical Assisting · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Medical Assisting program includes specific business and clinical courses that prepare students for employment as clinical and/or administrative assistants in medical offices, clinics, or in related medical and business fields. The coursework can be completed in three semesters, and includes on-the-job experience in a medical office or ambulatory care center.
The Orange Coast College Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Such accreditation permits graduates of this program to take the National Certified Medical Assistant examination immediately upon graduation.
The medical assisting profession is highly diversified, and the work is challenging and personally rewarding. Employment opportunities are excellent in the expanding health care field.
Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Admission
Allied Health 010 course – application and orientation
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- The graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level employment as a professional and competent Medical Assistant to meet the needs of the local health care community.
- Complete the Medical Assisting CCMA Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Prerequisites | ||
| All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission to the program. | ||
| ALH A010 | Health Occupations | 0.5 |
| orALH A012 | Health Occupations for Dental and Medical Assisting | |
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| Prerequisites Subtotal | 7.5 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| ALH A115 | Patient Care | 2 |
| ALH A120 | Human Diseases | 2 |
| MA A150 | Medical Assisting Core | 3 |
| MA A175 | Administrative Medical Assisting I | 3 |
| MA A181 | Clinical Medical Assisting 1 | 5 |
| MA A205 | Administrative Medical Assisting 2 | 5 |
| MA A281 | Medical Assisting Clinical Experience | 4 |
| MA A289 | Clinical Medical Assisting II Specialty Procedures | 0.5 |
| Required Courses Subtotal | 24.5 | |
| Total Major Units | 32 | |
| General Education Breadth for OCC AS Degree: 21 Units | 18.0 | |
| Elective units needed to satisfy 60-Unit Degree Requirement | 10 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
CCMA Eligible Program Suggested Electives
- Program Major Courses used to double-count for General Education Breadth: 3 Units
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ALH A010 | Health Occupations |
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology 1 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 1 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| Acceptance into the OCC Medical Assisting Program Required (Cohort Restriction) |
| MA A150 |
| MA A175 |
| MA A181 |
| ALH A115 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ALH A120 |
| MA A205 |
| MA A281 |
| MA A289 |
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 5