| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CORE | MAP-070 | Med Assist Pathophysiology I MAP-070This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the structure and function of major organs, medical terminology, commonly prescribed medications, common diseases, and diagnostic testing associated with the musculoskeletal, integumentary, cardiovascular and urinary body systems. | 4.0 |
| CORE | MAP-072 | Med Assist Skills I MAP-072This course prepares students for basic clinical office practice including obtaining patient information and documentation. The student is introduced to practices, procedures, and role of the assistant in preparation for examination and treatment of the patient throughout the lifespan. | 5.0 |
| CORE | MAP-074 | Medical Office Procedures I MAP-074This course provides a hands-on overview of medical office software through practical applications of medical assistant competencies such as professional office skills, keyboarding and document formatting, telephone techniques, and assisting with medical specialties. | 4.0 |
| CORE | MAP-078 | Med Assist Pharmacology I MAP-078This course introduces concepts and applications of pharmacological principles, and focuses on drug classifications, focus on the top 100 drugs commonly seen in the medical office and medicolegal responsibilities of the medical assistant. (30) | 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CORE | MAP-076 | Medical Office Procedures II *MAP-076This course provides an advanced hands-on overview of Medical Office Software through practical applications of medical assistant competencies such as Professional office skills, coding and billing procedures, patient accounts, preparing insurance claims and posting insurance payments. | 3.0 |
| CORE | MAP-080 | Med Assist Pathophysiology II *MAP-080This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the structure and function of major organs, medical terminology, medications, diseases, and diagnostic testing and treatments associated with the respiratory, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, blood and lymph systems and special senses. | 4.0 |
| CORE | MAP-082 | Med Assist Skills II *MAP-082This course continues to prepare students for basic medical office practice through examination and treatment of the patient throughout the lifespan including diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and electrocardiography procedures and skills. | 5.0 |
| CORE | MAP-086 | Med Assist Seminar *MAP-086This course includes resume preparation, job searches, interviewing skills, communication styles, medical law and ethics, and the role/responsibilities of the Medical Assistant. The student will be prepared for credentialing exam with test-taking strategies and study techniques. | 3.0 |
| CORE | MAP-088 | Med Assist Pharmacology II *MAP-088This course introduces concepts and applications of the principle and procedures of medication administration for all routes and calculation of drug problems. | 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | ||
| Summer Term | |||
| CORE | MAP-090 | Med Assist Externship *MAP-090This course provides students with work-based experience that utilizes skills learned during the program and provides application in a physician's office or the ambulatory setting. Students must complete 160 hours. | 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
3.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 36.0 | ||