FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
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, urinary body systems, neurology/mental health and pediatrics.
| 5.0 |
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 |
CIS-160 | Practical Software Application *CIS-160Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
| 3.0 |
BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
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 |
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 |
MAP-084 | Med Assist Pharmacology *MAP-084This course introduces concepts and applications of pharmacological principles, and focuses on drug classifications, principles, and procedures of medication administration, calculation of drug problems, and medicolegal responsibilities of the medical assistant.
| 3.0 |
MAP-086 | Med Assist Seminar *MAP-086This course provides the student with job skills such resume preparation, job searches, interviewing skills. The student is prepared for the credentialing exam with test-taking strategies and study techniques as well.
| 2.5 |
MCS-095 | Medical Office Procedures MCS-095This course provides a hands-on overview of medical office software through practical applications of medical assistant competencies such as professional office skills, coding and billing procedures, telephone techniques, and assisting with medical specialties.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.5 | |
Summer Term | ||
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 worked and meet with instructor one hour per week.
| 2.5 |
Semester Totals |
2.5 |
Total Program Hours | 36.0 |