Medical Assisting A.A.S.
A45400
Students pursuing the two-year degree should complete the one-year diploma of 47 SHC and continue with the courses below.
General Education
Required Courses
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Major Courses
Major Requirements
| MED 110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 | SP |
| MED 116 | Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | SP |
| MED 118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 | SP |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | SP |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 | FA |
| MED 130 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 2 | SP |
| MED 131 | Administrative Office Procedures II | 2 | FA |
| MED 140 | Examining Room Procedures I | 5 | FA |
| MED 150 | Laboratory Procedures I | 5 | FA |
| MED 260 | MED Clinical Practicum | 5 | SP |
Other Major Required Courses
Math competency must be met by satisfactory completion of DMA 010, DMA 020, and DMA 030 or an NC DAP score of 7 or above for DMA 010, DMA 020, and DMA 030 or a combination of the two.
Total Credit Hours: 68