Medical Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Advisor: Cheri Calsetta

Medical Assistants are specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physicians’ officies, clinics, and surgical centers. These multiskilled allied health personnel can function in both administrative and clinical areas. The Program Director is currently working on program accreditation through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon graduation from an accrediated program, students are eligible to sit for the certifying examination through the AAMA.

Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:

• Perform administrative duties including insurance billing, bookkeeping, and scheduling appointments and procedures;
  
  
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests;
  
  
• Perform diagnostic tests, including respiratory function tests and electrocardiography;
  
  
• Assist in patient care: screen patients, take vital signs, and assist with office procedures;
  
  
• Administer medications applying pharmacology principles; maintain medical and immunization records;
  
  
• Respond to and initiate written communications in a professional manner;
  
  
• Follow legal guidelines in maintaining documentation and patient records;
  
  
• Utilize computer software appropriately for various office functions; and
  
  
• Understand and apply HIPPA guidelines in the office setting.
  
  

Estimated Resident Program Cost:

Tuition and Fees	$6773
Application Fee	$30
Lab Fees	$135
Books/Supplies	$1875
TOTAL:	$8913

 

Prerequiste Skills

Students wishing to enter the Medical Assistant program are strongly advised to be proficient in keyboarding and typing.

Completion of the Health Science Orientation is required.

A grade of “C-” or above must be achieved in all courses to advance and graduate from the program.

Fall Semester 1

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ACCT	101	Accounting Procedures	3+
AH	185	Basic Medical Terminology	3+
COMM	135	Interpersonal Communication	3+
CIT	110	Introduction to Computers	3+
ENGL	124**	Business and Professional Communication	3+
		SUBTOTAL	15

 

Spring Semester 1

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	213**	Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab	4+
HI	132*	Health Data Content and Structure	3+
HI	156	Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare	3+
MATH	161**	College Algebra with Science Applications	3+
AH	140*	Pharmacology	2+
		SUBTOTAL	15

 

Fall Semester 2

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	214*	Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab	4+
MO	138*	Clinical Procedures I	3+
OO	266*	Microsoft Word 2007	3+
OO	111*	Fund of Health Insurance	4+
PSY	101	General Psychology	3+
		SUBTOTAL	17

 

Spring Semester 2

Course	No.	Title	Credits
OO	255*	Medical Transcription I	3+
HI	236*	ICD Coding	3+
HI	237*	CPT Coding	3+
MO	238*	Clinical Procedures II	3+
OO	241*	Medical Office Management	2+
AH	201*	Medical Science	3+
		SUBTOTAL	17

Summer Semester

Course	No.	Title	Credits
MO	241*	Clinical Review	1+
MO	242*	Internship	4+
AH	120	IV Therapy	1+
		SUBTOTAL	6

Total Program Credits: 70~

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment