A.A.S., Medical Assistant

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Minimum Requirements for Degree: 60 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.
Program Requirements
MA F100Medical Terminology3
HLTH F110Professional Skills for the Workplace2
MA F114Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (preferred)4
or BIOL F100X Human Biology
HLTH F118Medical Law and Ethics2
HLTH F122First Aid and CPR for the Healthcare Provider 10
HLTH F130Medical Office Technology (preferred)3
or CIOS F150 Computer Business Applications
MA F142Clinical Procedures I4
MA F144Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant6
HLTH F203Science of Nutrition3
HLTH F208Human Diseases3
HLTH F236Outpatient Health Care Reimbursement3
MA F244Clinical Procedures II4
MA F247Introduction to Pharmacology2
MA F268Medical Assisting Practicum4
or MA F261
and MA F267
Medical/Dental Office Reception Practicum
and Medical Assisting Practicum Completion
Approved HLTH, CIOS, ABUS, HUMS electives3