Medical Assisting
Curriculum Description
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures.
Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.
Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments and hospitals.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A45400
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POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 111 | Financial Accounting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MED 110 | Orientation to Med Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 130 | Admin Office Proc I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Mathematical Models | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to A & P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic Anat & Physiology | (4) | (2) | (0) | (5) | |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 131 | Admin Office Proc II | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 12 | 6 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 140 | Exam Room Procedures I | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| OST 148 | Med Code Billing & Insu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Med Legal Issues | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Medical Law and Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 8 | 4 | 0 | 10 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 150 | Laboratory Procedures I | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| MED 240 | Exam Room Procedures II | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| MED 272 | Drug Therapy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 243 | Med Office Simulation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| MED 260 | MED Clinical Externship | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| MED 262 | Clinical Perspectives | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MED 276 | Patient Education | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 15 | 17 | |
Total Credit Hours: 72
Additional Information
The Medical Assisting program begins in the fall semester. This program has limited enrollment. Applicants to first meet the admission requirements before the admission deadline will be admitted as space allows. A grade of C or better is required for all MED courses. Failure to meet this requirement may result in dismissal from the program. Readmission may be possible but requires reapplying and approval by the college.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A45400