2013-2014 Catalog

Medical Assisting Diploma

Gainful Employment Information

General Education

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ENG 111Expository Writing

3

FA, SP, SU
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

3

FA, SP, SU

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
MED 110Orientation to Medical Assisting

1

SP
MED 116Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

4

SP
MED 118Medical Law and Ethics

2

SP
MED 121Medical Terminology I

3

SP
MED 122Medical Terminology II

3

FA
MED 130Administrative Office Procedures I

2

SP
MED 131Administrative Office Procedures II

2

FA
MED 140Examining Room Procedures I

5

FA
MED 150Laboratory Procedures I

5

FA
MED 260MED Clinical Practicum

5

SP

Other Major Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
MED 113Orientation to Clinic Setting II

2

SP
MED 180CPR Certification

1

SP
MED 262Clinical Perspectives

1

SP
MED 264Medical Assisting Overview

2

SP
MED 272Drug Therapy

3

FA

Total Credit Hours: 47

Students pursuing the two-year degree should complete the one-year diploma of 47 SHC and continue with the Medical Assisting A.A.S.