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Program
Description
The Medical Assisting Diploma program prepares
students for employment in a variety of positions
in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting
program provides learning opportunities which
introduce, develop, and reinforce academic
and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. Program graduates receive a Diploma
in Medical Assisting and are eligible to sit
for a national certification examination for
Medical Assistants.
Length of Program
A minimum of 83 credit hours is required for
graduation. A full time student can expect
to complete the program in 6 quarters.
Employment
Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a phlebotomist,
EKG technician, physical therapy aide, medical
office receptionist, medical records clerk,
medical assistant or in related employment.
Curriculum
General Core Courses
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
| ENG
101 |
English |
5
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| PSY
101 |
Basic Psychology |
5
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| MAT
1012 |
Foundations
of Mathematics |
5
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Occupational Electives:
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
| AHS
101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5
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| AHS
104 |
Introduction to Health Care |
3
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| AHS
109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
3
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| SCT
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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| BUS
101 |
Beginning Document Processing |
5
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| MAS
101 |
Legal Aspects of the Medical Office |
3
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| MAS
103 |
Pharmacology |
5
|
| MAS
106 |
Medical Office Procedures |
5
|
| MAS
108 |
Medical Assisting Skills I |
5
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| MAS
109 |
Medical Assisting Skills II |
6
|
| MAS
110 |
Medical Insurance Management |
3
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| MAS
111 |
Administrative Practice Management |
4
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| MAS
112 |
Human Diseases |
5
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| MAS
117 |
Medical Assisting Externship |
6
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| MAS
118 |
Medical Assisting Seminar |
4
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| MAS
XXX |
Optional Elective |
2
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