Medical Assisting – Associate Degree (A45400)
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals to perform clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures.
Course work includes instruction in assisting with clinical examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, confidentially/HIPAA training and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care; administratively instruction includes training in scheduling appointments, coding, and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, and basic administrative office procedures.
Students complete the Diploma Curriculum (Fall Semester #1, Spring Semester #1, and Summer #1 semester), and then complete the following Semester #2 courses for the Associate Degree in Applied Science Medical Assisting Program:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester #2 | ||
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MED 131 | Admin Office Procedure II | 2 |
| Huanities Elective | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Writing & Inquiry | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Spring Semester #2 | ||
| MED 136 | Preventive Health | 3 |
| MED 270 | Symptomatology | 3 |
| MED 272 | Drug Therapy | 3 |
| MED 276 | Patient Education | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 68 | |
*Note: See Humanities/Fine Arts Electives and Social/ Behavioral Sciences Electives for a complete listing of eligible courses.
