Medical Assistant Diploma
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Medical Assistant Diploma
Program Overview
Medical assistants perform a vital role in healthcare by performing a variety of clinical and clerical tasks. They are often the first and last interaction with patients in doctor’s offices, hospitals and healthcare facilities. Get started in this essential field by earning a career education diploma – medical assistant from FNU.
Learning Outcome
This 36 credit Medical Assistant program will prepare you for clinical and administrative roles in medical facilities of all types. You’ll learn the basics of anatomy, medical records and examinations, as well as communication skills and insurance coding. You will learn the skills needed to apply for the American Registry for Medical Assisting upon completion of this program.
Course Overview
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
| 3 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| 3 | BSC 1081 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
| 3 | HSC 1531C | Medical Terminology |
| 3 | MEA 1659C | Electronic Medical Record |
| 3 | MEA 2226C | Examining Room Procedures |
| 3 | MEA 2265C | Lab. Procedures I |
| 3 | MEA 2266C | Lab. Procedures II |
| 3 | MEA 2305 | Medical Office Procedures |
| 3 | MEA 2332C | Medical Insurance Coding & Billing |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | MEA 2264 | Radiology for the Medical Assistant |
| 3 | MEA 2235C | Medical Insurance Coding & Billing |
| 3 | MEA 2206C | Clinical Procedures |
- *This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
- BLS, OSHA, HIV, HIPPA seminars completion are required for graduation.
- Students are required to complete 150 hours of clinical experience before graduation.
- Medical Assistant students are required to wear uniforms at all times.
- Attendance is mandatory for this program.
