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Total Hours Needed to Graduate:
30 Hours
Requirements
30 Hours
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BIO 1250
Introduction to Disease
3

Introduces students to the fundamental aspects of the study of diseases. Emphasis will be on the definition, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases. This course will concentrate on clinical abstracting from the medical record.

Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210 or MA 1010

Corequisite(s):
None

HSC 1010
Introduction to Health Professions
2

Provides students with a foundation for college success, as well as the exploration of various health professions and tools for career planning. Emphasizes concepts of professionalism, health care ethics and confidentiality as well as an introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and relevant medical terminology.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

MA 1010
Basic Clinical and Administrative Skills
4

Introduces the foundational concepts and skills of patient centered care in the ambulatory setting. The course focuses on infection control fundamentals, vital measurements for adult and pediatric patients, assisting with the physical examination, communication skills, medical records and patient reception. This course provides an overview of the major body systems. 30 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a C or better.  

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

MA 1010L
Basic Clinical and Administrative Skills Lab
0

Accompanies the course with the same number. 30 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
MA 1010 

MA 1020
Intermediate Clinical and Administrative Skills
3

Examines the administrative medical office concepts and communication expertise associated with healthcare finance. The use of EHR will be an integral part of this course. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete this course with a C or better.  

Prerequisite(s):
MA 1010 

Corequisite(s):
MA 1020L 

MA 1020L
Intermediate Clinical and Administrative Skills Lab
0

Accompanies the course with the same number. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.  

Prerequisite(s):
MA 1010L 

Corequisite(s):
MA 1020 

MA 1310A
Dosage Math and Pharmacology
2

Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacological concepts and practice, medication delivery methods. Students will perfect the mathematical acumen needed to properly calculate medication doses accurately. Must complete this course with a C or better.

Corequisite(s):
MA 1350,  MA 1410 

MA 1350
Legal Concepts
2

Focuses on the legal, ethical and bioethical aspects of medical practice, licensure, professional liability, quality assurance and risk management along with the psychological aspects of human behaviors. Personal and professional development are integrated into the content of this course. Must complete this course with a C or better.  

Prerequisite(s):
None

MA 1410
Clinical Procedures I
5

Explores intermediate clinical practice skills expertise and techniques necessary to assist the physician with diagnostic studies, examinations, patient education, critical thinking and clinical reasoning. The medical specialties covered in this course include: female reproduction, male reproduction, minor office surgical procedures, cardiology, pulmonology and the art of phlebotomy. All specialties will incorporate an anatomical and medical language review. 45 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required. Must complete this course with a C or better.

Corequisite(s):
MA 1310A, MA 1410L 

MA 1410L
Clinical Procedures I Lab
0

Accompanies the course with the same number. 45 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
MA 1410 

MA 1420
Clinical Procedures II
4

Explores advanced clinical practice skills expertise and techniques necessary to assist the physician with diagnostic studies, examinations, patient education and critical thinking. The medical specialties covered in this course include: gastroenterology, urology, immunology and first aid procedures. 30 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required. Must complete this course with a C or better.   

Prerequisite(s):
MA 1410 

Corequisite(s):
MA 1420L 

MA 1420L
Clinical Procedures II Lab
0

Accompanies the course with the same number. 30 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab are required. 

Prerequisite(s):
MA 1410 

Corequisite(s):
MA 1420 

MA 1510
Credential Review
2

Focuses on a comprehensive review of the program content in preparation for taking the CMA (AAMA) National Certification Examination. Test taking techniques, professional accountability and career readiness skills will be the focus. This is the capstone course for the Medical Assistant Program. 30 hours of lecture required. Must complete with a C or better.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
MA 1530 

MA 1530
Medical Assistant Practicum
3

Provides a practicum experience that requires students to perform a minimum of 160 hours of unpaid work experience in a medical facility performing clinical and administrative duties. Students must achieve 73% or better in all coursework to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
MA 1510 

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