Medical Assisting Diploma

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The Medical Assisting program is a 1 + 1 diploma/degree option. In order to progress into the Associate in Applied Science degree, students must have successfully completed the diploma option with a 2.5 GPA.

General Education Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

Communications (6 CH)

English Composition

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Communication

Choose one course:

COM 110 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
COM 120 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 140 - Introduction to Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Major Hours - Core Courses (29 Credit Hours)

BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 5
OR
MED 116 - Introduction to A & P Credits: 4
MED 110 - Orientation to Medical Assisting Credits: 1
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics Credits: 2
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
MED 130 - Administrative Office Procedures I Credits: 2
MED 131 - Administrative Office Procedures II Credits: 2
MED 140 - Examination Room Procedures I Credits: 5
MED 150 - Laboratory Procedures I Credits: 5
MED 260 - MED Clinical Practicum Credits: 5

Other Major Hours (10 Credit Hours)

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
MED 138 - Infection/Hazard Control Credits: 2
MED 264 - Medical Assisting Overview Credits: 2
MED 270 - Symptomatology Credits: 3

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