Medical Assisting - Course Sequence
The Medical Assistant Curriculum is sequenced to provide the student with the best possible learning experience. Students who do not complete proper class sequence each semester will not progress to the next semester. ALL classes must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to progress to any Clinical or Externship course.
| FALL I | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BI 0170 OR CIS 1101/1101L |
Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| HO 0105 | Introduction to Allied Health Careers | 2 |
| HO 0106 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BIOL 1101/1101L | Biology I and Lab | 4 |
| MATH 1123 | Mathematics in Modern Society | 3 |
| **Background check, drug testing, full physical exam and completed immunizations required for those accepted into Spring term | ||
| SPRING I | ||
| ENGL 1102 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Psychology | 3 |
| HO 0107 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HO 0111 or BIOL 3301/3301L and BIOL 3302/3302L |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| MA 0104 | Intro to Medical Assisting, Administrative I | 4 |
| FALL II - By MA Adviser Approval Only | ||
| HO 0208 | Introduction to Pathology | 3 |
| HO 0209 | Basic Principles of Drugs and their Uses | 3 |
| HIT 0208 | ICD-9-CM Coding | 3 |
| HIT 0209 | CPT Coding | 3 |
| MA 0200 | Clinical Basics | 4 |
| SPRING II - By MA Adviser Approval Only | ||
| MA 0202 | Administration of Meds/Phlebotomy | 4 |
| MA 0203 | Computers in Medical Assisting | 4 |
| MA 0205 | Clinical II | 4 |
| MA 0207 | Professional Development | 1 |
| FALL III - By MA Adviser Approval Only | ||
| MA 0204 | Clinical Externship | 6 |
| MA 0204S | Clinical Externship Seminar | 1 |
| MA 0206 | Administrative Externship | 2 |
| MA 0206S | Administrative Externship Seminar | 1 |
| MA 0208 | Clinical Medical Assisting III | 4 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1101 and 1101L | 4 | |
| ENGL 1101 | 3 | |
| ENGL 1102 | 3 | |
| MATH 1123 | 3 | |
| PSYC 1101 | 3 | |
Students may be required to complete pre-requisite courses for English and Math. Transfer courses may be considered to meet course requirements.