Associate of Science in Medical Assistant Technology
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Associate of Science in Medical Assistant Technology
Program Overview
Start your career at the crossroads of healthcare and technology with a degree in Medical Assistant Technology. Gain the clinical knowledge and administrative skills you need to succeed in this essential field in as little as two years.
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Medical Assistant Technology program, which consists of 75 credits, prepares the student for entry-level employment as a medical assisting technologist in administrative and clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, medical labs, diagnostic centers and medical offices. This program will also prepare you for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exams and the National Certification Exam of Phlebotomy.
Course Overview
Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
English and Communications (6 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
Humanities (3 Credits) Any Humanities Course
Social Science (3 Credits) Any Social Science Course
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
Natural Science (7 Credits) Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab
Mathematics (3 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
Information Literacy (3 credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | BSC 1020C | Human Biology |
| 3 | HSC 1000C | Introduction to Health Care |
| 3 | HSC 1531C | Medical Terminology |
| 4 | BSC 1085C | Anatomy and Physiology I |
| 4 | BSC 1086C | Anatomy and Physiology II |
| 2 | HSC 1230L | Patient Care Procedures |
| 2 | ENC 2200 | Business Communications |
| 3 | MEA 2304C | Medical Office Management |
| 3 | MEA 2305C | Medical Office Procedures |
| 3 | MEA 2332C | Medical Insurance Coding & Billing |
| 2 | MED180C | Coding ICD-10-CM |
| 3 | MEA 2226C | Examining Room Procedures |
| 3 | MEA 2265C | Lab. Procedures I |
| 3 | MEA 2266C | Lab. Procedures II |
| 4 | MEA 2264 | Radiology for the Medical Assistant |
| 3 | MEA 2803 | Clinical Externship |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CGS 1510C | Spreadsheet Application |
| 3 | HSC 2577 | Principles of Nutrition for Health Care |
| 3 | CGS 1500C | Word Processing |
| 3 | MEA 2206C | Clinical Procedures |
| 3 | HSC 2149C | General Pharmacology for Health Professionals |
| 3 | MEA 2315C | Medical Transcription |
- *This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
- All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
- Medical students are required to wear medical attire at all times. Students must furnish their own uniforms. All students must have liability insurance in order to participate in the clinical rotations.
- All students must provide BLS, OSHA, HIV, and HIPPA seminar completion forms in order to participate in the clinical rotations.
- Students must complete 180 hours of clinical practice.
- This program is not designed for transfer to a senior institution.
