Medical Assisting - 50260
(1300 clock hours - Selective Admission)
This 12-month program prepares the student for specific clinical, laboratory, and administrative roles as a Medical Assistant employed in a physician’s office, clinic or other health care setting. Classroom theory and clinical practice prepare the student to perform a wide range of tasks ranging from examination room techniques to assisting with minor surgery, administering medications, educating patients, performing diagnostic procedures including drawing blood and electrocardiography, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient files, and completing insurance forms. Practicum experiences include internships in a physician’s office or other appropriate facility.
Degree Requirements
Required program:
| HSC V003 | Introduction to Health Care (O) | 82 hours |
| HSC V405 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (O) | 4 - 8 hours |
| HSC V530C | Concepts of Medical Language (O) | 35 hours |
| HSC V540 | Body Structure and Function (O) | 60 hours |
| MEA V500 | Medical Office Receptionist (O) | 100 hours |
| HCP V750C | Basic Concepts of Phlebotomy (O) | 75 hours |
| OTA V006 | Office Skills Training II (O) | 75 hours |
| MEA V200C | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I (O) | 75 hours |
| MEA V242 | Introduction to Pharmacology (O) | 90 hours |
| MEA V201C | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II (O) | 90 hours |
| MEA V254C | Medical Office Laboratory (O) | 75 hours |
| MEA V234 | Pathophysiology and Disease (O) | 75 hours |
| MEA V258 | Diagnostic Imaging in Medical Offices (O) | 75 hours |
| HCP V720C | Electrocardiograph Aide Clinical (O) | 75 hours |
| MEA V334 | Medical Office Procedures (O) | 75 hours |
| MEA V952 | Medical Assisting Seminar (O) | 35 hours |
| MEA V800 | Medical Assisting Practicum (O) | 200 hours |