A medical assisting student at Stark State College completes a versatile curriculum that balances clinical skills —including phlebotomy, EKG monitoring and pharmacology—with administrative training in office procedures, insurance billing, and electronic health records. Your training will conclude with a practicum in real-world healthcare setting. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are equally prepared to assist in hands-on patient care and manage the complex operations of a modern medical office.
Major code: 3105 Pre-code: 3106 Health and Public Services Division Medical Technology Programs Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | ||
| MAT100 | Medical Assisting I | 5 |
| MAT101 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| MAT102 | Medical Assisting II | 3 |
| MAT103 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MAT200 | Medical Laboratory Procedures for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MAT201 | Insurance for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MAT202 | Pharmacology/Administration of Medications | 3 |
| MAT203 | Medical Assisting III | 2 |
| MAT204 | Medical Office Management | 2 |
| MAT205 | Medical Assisting Seminar | 1 |
| MAT206 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 2 |
| MAT234 | Introduction to Phlebotomy | 3 |
| Non-technical | ||
| BIO125 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
This program requires an application (separate from the College).
2.0 GPA and IDS102 or proficiency for acceptance.
Please see your advisor to discuss the application process.
Minimum grade of “C” in all technical and non-technical courses in the program curriculum is required.
Full-time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester by semester listing below provides the normal scheduling for full-time students who plan to finish in three semesters.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Weeks | ||
| MAT234 | Introduction to Phlebotomy | 3 |
| First 8-Weeks | ||
| MAT100 | Medical Assisting I | 5 |
| MAT101 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| Second 8-Weeks | ||
| MAT102 | Medical Assisting II | 3 |
| BIO125 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| First 8-Weeks | ||
| MAT200 | Medical Laboratory Procedures for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MAT202 | Pharmacology/Administration of Medications | 3 |
| Second 8-Weeks | ||
| MAT103 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MAT201 | Insurance for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| First 8-Weeks | ||
| MAT203 | Medical Assisting III | 2 |
| MAT204 | Medical Office Management | 2 |
| MAT205 | Medical Assisting Seminar | 1 |
| First 10-Weeks | ||
| MAT206 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 2 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
This program requires an application (separate from the College).
2.0 GPA and IDS102 or proficiency for acceptance.
Please see your advisor to discuss the application process.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Perform basic administrative medical assisting duties.
- Display a professional manner and image.
- Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
- Utilize electronic technology to receive, organize, prioritize and transmit information.
- Perform basic clinical medical assisting duties.