May 01, 2024

2024-2025 College Catalog

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2024-2025 College Catalog

Medical Assistant Diploma

This program prepares students to be multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically trained in administrative, laboratory and clinical procedures. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation by the Medical Assisting Review Board (MAERB). National certification is available to graduates.

Plan of Study

Term 1

SDV 108 - The College Experience 1 credits
HSC 114 - Medical Terminology 3 credits
BIO 163 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits
ADM 105 - Introduction to Keyboarding 1 credits
MAP 123 - Administrative Medical Office Procedures 3 credits
HIT 248 - Essentials of Medical Coding 2 credits
MAP 333 - Fundamentals of Medical Assisting I 4 credits

Term 2

HSC 143 - Pharmacology 3 credits
MAP 141 - Medical Insurance 3 credits
MAP 215 - Medical Laboratory Techniques 4 credits
MAP 338 - Fundamentals of Medical Assisting II 4 credits
HSC 218 - Clinical Pathology for Allied Health 3 credits
HIT 313 - Medical Office Computer Applications 1 credits

Term 3

MAP 402 - Medical Law and Ethics 2 credits
ADM 154 - Business Communication 3 credits
PSY 102 - Human and Work Relations 3 credits
MAP 609 - Practicum 3 credits

Program Total: 47

Notes:

¹All required courses must be complete prior to the practicum experience.