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.
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.
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
| 4 | 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 2335C | Medical Insurance Coding & Billing |
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | MEA 2258 | Radiology for Medical Assisting |
| 3 | MEA 2235C | Medical Insurance Coding & Billing |
| 3 | MEA 2206C | Clinical Procedures |