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

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

CMA 212Human Relations In Healthcare

3

Computation

MTH 098Found for Contemporary Math

5

3 credits of MTH 098 apply toward related instruction requirements, 2 credits apply toward program.

Core Courses

AH 100CPR: AHA Basic Life Support & First Aid for Healthcare Providers

1

BI 101General Biology

4

CMA 101Medical Term & Body Systems I

3

CMA 102Medical Term & Body Systems II

3

CMA 103Medical Term & Body Systems III

3

CMA 104Pathology For Medical Asst

3

CMA 110Medical Office Communications

3

CMA 111Medical Documentation

3

CMA 112Medical Law & Ethics

3

CMA 113Coding for Medical Assistants

2

CMA 120Computer Applications for Medical Assistants

2

CMA 130Pharmacology Medical Office I

3

CMA 200Medical Office Management

5

CMA 201Basic Clinical Office Procedures

6

CMA 202Adv Clinical Office Procedures

6

CMA 203Physicians Office Laboratory

4

CMA 204Basic Electrocardiography Techniques

2

CMA 205Phlebotomy for Med Assistant

3

CMA 211Math For Medical Assistants

1

CMA 230Pharmacology Medical Office II

3

CMA 250Administrative Practicum

3

CMA 260Clinical Practicum

6

CMA 261Prep CMA Exam/Seminar Clinical

3

COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3

CRS 110Medical Insurance Procedures

4

CRS 211CPC/CMA Test Taking Strategies

1

Total Credit Hours: 94