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Medical Assistant Associate Degree of Applied Science
One of the objectives of the Medical Assistant Degree is to challenge the student to utilize learned critical thinking skills necessary in today’s work environment. The curriculum content encompasses oral and written communication courses which will prepare the student to become an effective communicator. This general education background combined with the technical courses offered in the Medical Assistant program along with the college’s “learn by doing” philosophy will prepare the student for the technical demands of the new millennium.
The Associate Degree will provide the student with the competitive edge, helping the student to become employable with more opportunities for advancement. It will give the credentials needed to help him/her succeed in the medical field.
Additional objectives of the program are to prepare the student for entry-level employment in these and other positions: Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Clinical Technician, Orderly, Ward Clerk, Medical Data Entry Specialist, Transcriptionist, Records/Insurance Clerk, and Medical Office Manager.
Medical Assistants qualify to take the Phlebotomy Registry (AMT), EKG Certification (NAHP), and RMA Certification (AMT) and hold certifications in First Aid and CPR. Graduates secure employment in hospitals, a variety of doctor’s offices, clinical laboratories, medical supply companies, state agencies, insurance companies, transcription organizations, and a variety of other institutions that utilize clerical skills.
Graduates secure positions in hospitals, a variety of doctor’s offices, medical and insurance billing companies, state agencies, insurance companies, transcription organizations, and a variety of other institutions that utilize clerical skills.
To earn an associate degree of applied science in medical assistant, the following courses* are required:
- Medical Terminology**
- Medical Theory I**
- Medical Theory II**
- Medical Theory III**†
- Medical Lab I**†
- Medical Lab II** †
- Medical Lab III** †
- Comp. Clinical Procedures and Pharmacology** †
- Medical Office Procedures / Electronic Health Records**
- Computerized Medical Office Procedures**
- Externship**
- Accounting I
- Intro to College English
- Intro to College Math
- Written Communications
- College Algebra
- Computer Fundamentals
- American Government & Politics
- Communication Skills
- Earth Science
- Sociology
**Core class for this diploma
† This course outline contains only the suggested sequences of course work.
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Associate Degree of Applied Science in Medical Assistant
OPEID-030790
CIP Code – 51.0801
Credential Level 02
Occupation (SOC Codes) 31-9092.00 43-6013.00 43-4171-00
Clock Hours
Weeks
Credit Hours
Courses Required
† This course outline contains only the suggested sequences of course work.
Introductory classes are not calculated towards GPA and students who are required to take them only have one academic year of aid to do so.
Course # | Course Description | Credit Hrs | |
---|---|---|---|
1st Semester | |||
MTH 095 | Introduction to College Math | 4.0 | |
WRC 095 | Introduction to College English | 4.0 | |
MED 100 | Medical Terminology | 4.0 | |
CPF 100 | Computer Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
COM 110 | Communication Skills | 3.0 | |
AGP 120 | American Government & Politics | 3.0 | |
Total | 13.0 | ||
2nd Semester | |||
MDT 101 | Medical Theory I | 5.0 | |
MDL 101 | Medical Lab I | 2.5 | |
MOP 110 | Medical Office Procedures/ Electronic Health Records | 4.0 | |
Total | 11.5 | ||
3rd Semester | |||
MDT 101 | Medical Theory II | 5.0 | |
MDL 121 | Medical Lab II | 2.5 | |
ERS 110 | Earth Science | 3.0 | |
MTH 110 | College Algebra | 3.0 | |
Total | 13.5 | ||
4th Semester | |||
MDT 231 | Medical Theory III | 5.0 | |
MDL 231 | Medical Lab III | 2.5 | |
WRC 110 | Written Communications | 3.0 | |
Total | 10.5 | ||
5th Semester | |||
COP 200 | Computerized Medical Office Procedures | 3.0 | |
SOC 110 | Sociology | 3.0 | |
CCP 240 | Comprehensive Clinical Procedures & Pharmacology | 4.0 | |
EXT 250 | Externship | 3.0 | |
Total | 13.0 |
† This course outline contains only the suggested sequences of course work.
Introductory classes are not calculated towards GPA and students who are required to take them only have one academic year of aid to do so.
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