Instructor: Lindsey
One certificate and one Associate of Applied Science degree which require 67-85 credits as listed below are available to the student. Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for MA 100 and MA 101. They will not be required to attend the initial semester. Course exemption may be granted on the basis of meeting course objectives. Program length will vary depending on the student's academic qualifications at the time of acceptance.
Based on your keyboarding skills you may be required to take a 1 credit Keyboarding class (RELT 103) in order to meet the competencies of the program. Students are required to complete CPR training prior to starting classes. Each student will need to present their CPR certification card to the instructor.
Medical Assistant
(Three Semesters)
A minimum of 67 credits is required for the medical assistant certificate. Required Courses:
BOCC 105 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr MA 100 Academic Skill Development 1-8 cr MA 101 Academic Skill Development 1-8 cr MA 200 Clinical Medical Assisting 3 cr MA 201 Pharmacology for Allied Health 3 cr MA 202 Administration of Medications 2 cr MA 203 Phlebotomy 2 cr MA 204 Clinical Practice 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 4 cr OT 140 Keyboarding Skillbuilding 1-3 cr OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr HO 105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 cr HO 106 Medical Terminology 3 cr HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 cr HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 cr HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 3 cr HO 204 Medical Transcription 4 cr HO 205 CPT Coding and Alternative Care Records 3 crAssociate of Applied Technology Degree in Medical Assistant
(Four and 1/2 Semesters)
A minimum of 85 credits is required for an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Required courses:
BOCC 105 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr MA 100 Academic Skill Development 1-8 cr MA 101 Academic Skill Development 1-8 cr MA 200 Clinical Medical Assisting 3 cr MA 201 Pharmacology for Allied Health 3 cr MA 202 Administration of Medications 2 cr MA 203 Phlebotomy 2 cr MA 204 Clinical Practice 3 cr OT 120 Bookkeeping 4 cr OT 140 Keyboarding Skillbuilding 1-3 cr OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr OT 174 Records Management 3 cr HO 105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 cr HO 106 Medical Terminology 3 cr HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 cr HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 cr HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 3 cr HO 204 Medical Transcription 4 cr HO 205 CPT Coding and Alternative Care Records 3 cr ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr ECON 201 Economic Principles and Problems 3 cr BIOS 101 General Zoology 3 cr BIOS 102 General Zoology Laboratory 1 cr BIOS 301 Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr