The Medical Assisting 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. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 17 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Only Regular Admission students are accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
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| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Intro to Psychology, ISBN 978-0-495-81281-4, $202.64
2707 | 3 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
ALHS 1011 Structure & Function of the Human Body Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Medical Anatomy and Physiology, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-8036-3957-7, $60.95
- Workbook to Accompany Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-8036-3958-4, $45.00
4310 | 5 |
ALHS 1090 Med Term/Allied Health Sciences Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Medical Terminology: A Systems Approach, ISBN 978-0-8036-3575-3, $86.95
2267 | 2 |
MAST 1010 Legal & Ethic Concerns/Med Office Introduces the basic concept of medical assisting and its relationship to the other health fields.Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical assistant*s role as an agent of the physician.Provides the student with knowledge of medical jurisprudence and the essentials of professional behavior.Topics include:introduction to medical assisting; introduction to medical law; physician/patient/assistant relationship; medical office in litigation; as well as ethics, bioethical issues and HIPAA.
Required textbooks and materials:
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- Medical Law and Ethics and Bioethics for Health Professionals, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-8036-2706, $48.95
- Current Procedural Terminology CPT Manual, ISBN 978-1622024001, $125.00
- International Classifications of Diseases, 10th ed. , ISBN 978-1583838372, $125.00
- HealthCare Common Procedure Coding System 2017, HCPCS 2017, ISBN 978-0323430746, $125.00
2618 | 2 |
MAST 1030 Pharmacology in the Med Office Introduces medication therapy with emphasis on safety; classification of medications; their actions; side effects; medication and food interactions and adverse reactions.Also introduces basic methods of arithmetic used in the administration of medications.Topics include:introductory pharmacology; dosage calculation; sources and forms of medications; medication classification; and medication effects on the body systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assistants, 5th ed., ISBN 978-1-111-3182, $260.95
2619 | 4 |
MAST 1060 Medical Office Procedures Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice. Topics include: office protocol, time management, appointment scheduling, medical office equipment, medical references, mail services, medical records, and professional communication.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Administrative Medical Assisting, ISBN 978-1-133-13392-6, $124.95
- Administrative Medical Assisting Workbook, ISBN 978-1-133-27857-3, $78.00
2620 | 4 |
MAST 1080 Medical Assisting Skills I Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices.The course includes skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays.The student also explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography.Topics include:infection control and related OSHA guidelines; prepare patients/assist physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; vital signs/mensuration; medical office surgical procedures and electrocardiography.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 7th ed., ISBN 978-1-4557-48341-1, $101.00
- Study Guide for Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 7th ed., ISBN 978-1-4557-1835-8, $71.00
2621 | 4 |
MAST 1090 Medical Assisting Skills II Furthers student knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician*s office.Topics include: collection/examination of specimens and CLIA regulations/risk management; urinalysis; venipuncture; hematology and chemistry evaluations; advanced reagent testing (Strep Test, HcG etc); administration of medications; medical office emergency procedures and emergency preparedness; respiratory evaluations; principles of IV administration; rehabilitative therapy procedures; principles of radiology safety and maintenance of medication and immunization records.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 7th ed., ISBN 978-1-4557-48341-1, $101.00
- Study Guide for Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 7th ed., ISBN 978-1-4557-1835-8, $71.00
2622 | 4 |
MAST 1100 Medical Insurance Management Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice.Topics include:managed care, reimbursement, and coding.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Administrative Medical Assisting, ISBN 978-1-133-13392-6, $124.95
- Administrative Medical Assisting Workbook, ISBN 978-1-133-27857-3, $78.00
2623 | 2 |
MAST 1110 Administrative Practice Manage Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice in the areas of computers and medical transcription.Topics include:medical transcription/electronic health records; application of computer skills; integration of medical terminology; accounting procedures; and application of software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Administrative Medical Assisting, ISBN 978-1305859173, $105.29
2624 | 3 |
MAST 1120 Human Diseases Provides fundamental information concerning common diseases and disorders of each body system.For each system, the disease or disorder is highlighted including: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention. Topics include: introduction to disease and diseases of body systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 6th ed., ISBN 978-0-0323-22836-7, $90.95
- Essential of Human Diseases and Conditions Workbook, 7th ed., ISBN 978-0-0323-0182, $45.95
2625 | 3 |
| MAST 1170 Medical Assisting Externship Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical office job setting.This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work setting at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow-through.Topics include:application of classroom knowledge and skills and functioning in the work environment.2626 | 6 |
| MAST 1180 Medical Assisting Seminar Seminar focuses on job preparation and maintenance skills and review for the certification examination.Topics include:letters of application, resumes, completing a job application, job interviews, follow-up letter/call, letters of resignation and review of program competencies for employment and certification.2627 | 3 |
| *54 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
