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
Computation
3 credits of MTH 098 apply toward related instruction requirements, 2 credits apply toward program.
Core Courses
Total Credit Hours: 94