Medical Assistant, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete all Medical Assistant, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Function effectively as a healthcare team member and/or leader.
- Interact effectively in oral and written communications.
- Use computers and other technology proficiently for administrative and clinical tasks.
- Use appropriate medical equipment proficiently to perform clinical tasks.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy.
- Manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Model professional and ethical behaviors, including confidentiality.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
- Think critically by anticipating, initiating, and participating in problem-solving processes.
- Function within legal scope of practice.
- Lead and participate in the discussion of patient education.
- Prioritize and organize tasks.
- Demonstrate proficiency in administrative and clinical content areas.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Medical Assistant, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.
Communication
Human Relations
CMA 212 | Human Relations In Healthcare | 3 |
Computation
MTH 098 | Found for Contemporary Math | 5 |
3 credits of MTH 098 apply toward related instruction requirements, 2 credits apply toward program.
Core Courses
AH 100 | CPR: AHA Basic Life Support & First Aid for Healthcare Providers | 1 |
BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
CMA 101 | Medical Term & Body Systems I | 3 |
CMA 102 | Medical Term & Body Systems II | 3 |
CMA 103 | Medical Term & Body Systems III | 3 |
CMA 104 | Pathology For Medical Asst | 3 |
CMA 110 | Medical Office Communications | 3 |
CMA 111 | Medical Documentation | 3 |
CMA 112 | Medical Law & Ethics | 3 |
CMA 113 | Coding for Medical Assistants | 2 |
CMA 120 | Computer Applications for Medical Assistants | 2 |
CMA 130 | Pharmacology Medical Office I | 3 |
CMA 200 | Medical Office Management | 5 |
CMA 201 | Basic Clinical Office Procedures | 6 |
CMA 202 | Adv Clinical Office Procedures | 6 |
CMA 203 | Physicians Office Laboratory | 4 |
CMA 204 | Basic Electrocardiography Techniques | 2 |
CMA 205 | Phlebotomy for Med Assistant | 3 |
CMA 211 | Math For Medical Assistants | 1 |
CMA 230 | Pharmacology Medical Office II | 3 |
CMA 250 | Administrative Practicum | 3 |
CMA 260 | Clinical Practicum | 6 |
CMA 261 | Prep CMA Exam/Seminar Clinical | 3 |
COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
CRS 110 | Medical Insurance Procedures | 4 |
CRS 211 | CPC/CMA Test Taking Strategies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 94