Medical Assisting Advanced (AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements

MEA1007,
MEA1021C,
MEA1250C,
MEA1304,
MEA1355,
MEA2246C,
MEA2248C,
MEA2252C,
MEA2803C,
MEA2305,
MEA2090,
MEA2939



Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Assisting or a related Health Science Field

OR

Associate degree in Medical Assisting or a related Health Science Field           

And

Minimal two (2)  years’ work experience in field and appropriate industry certification / licensure to include at least one of the following:

  • CMA (AAMA) 
  • RMA (AMT) 
  • NCMA (NCCT) taken after November 30, 2010 
  • CCMA (NHA) taken after January 30, 2011 
  • CMAC (AMCA) taken after October 8, 2015

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

May 2021 Melinda Mouradian