Medical Assisting

The primary objective of this program is to build competencies and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the medical field. The student will have hands-on training and practical job related experiences. Secondary objectives include updating general education and refresher training. Program includes unpaid externship. Student must obtain CPR, First Aid & Safety Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

76 Quarter Credit Hours / 1224 Clock Hours
14 Months Day, 18 Months Night
Diploma

COURSE NUMBERS COURSE TITLE HOURS

Occupational Subjects
ME
ME
ME
IPO
IPO
ME
ME
ME
ME
ME
ME
ME
ME
ME
101
105
106
170
189
185
201
202
211
215
216
217
230
231
Introduction to Medical Assisting
Clinical Procedures/Lab I
Clinical Procedures/Lab II
Keyboarding
Microsoft Word
Medical Office Procedures
Medical Terminology I
Medical Terminology II
Insurance/Coding
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Pharmacology
Medical Assisting Externship
Certification Review
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
4
Total for this section 60

General Education Subjects
GEN
GEN
Electives
120
131
English I
Business Mathematics
General Education
4
4
8
Total for this section 16