Academic Progression and Grading Criteria

Passing Grade

The minimum passing grade required for Medical Terminology and all Medical (MED) courses is a C (70 percent). Any grade below a C (70 percent) is a failing grade. Therefore, students must receive at least a C (70 percent) in the above-mentioned courses in order to satisfy course requirements for the Medical Assistant program. A failure in the lecture, laboratory, or practicum portion of a MED course will result in a failing grade for the entire course.

The minimum passing grade required for Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II is a C+ (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade. Therefore, students must receive at least a C+ (75 percent) in these courses in order to satisfy course requirements for the Medical Assistant program.  

Repeating Courses

Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant program who receive a failing grade as outlined above in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and/or any Medical (MED) course must repeat the course(s) in order to progress in the program. 

Students are reminded that they may only attempt to pass a single course two times, including one repeat. A student wishing to take a course for a third time, regardless of whether the repeated grade is passing or failing, must obtain written permission from the Dean of the School/Division in which the course is offered. 

Note that failed courses may lead to repeat charges and may also delay graduation.

Medical Assistant Competencies

Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant program must pass 100 percent of all program competencies with a minimum grade of 85 percent in order to graduate. The maximum number of attempts to pass each competency is three (3).