FIRST YEAR | |||
First Semester | Hours | ||
MAP-070 | Med Assist Pathophysiology I MAP-070 This 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, nervous, skeletal, cardiovascular and urinary body systems.
Med Assist Pathophysiology I Course Outline | 4.0 | |
MAP-072 | Med Assist Skills I MAP-072 This 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.
Med Assist Skills I Course Outline | 5.0 | |
MAP-074 | Medical Office Procedures I MAP-074 This course provides a hands-on overview of medical office software through practical applications of medical assistant competencies, such as professional office skills, keyboarding, document formatting, telephone techniques and assisting with medical specialties.
Medical Office Procedures I Course Outline | 4.0 | |
MAP-078 | Med Assist Pharmacology I MAP-078 This course introduces concepts and applications of pharmacological principles and focuses on drug classifications, including the top 100 drugs commonly seen in the medical office and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant.
Med Assist Pharmacology I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Second Semester | |||
MAP-076 | Medical Office Procedures II *MAP-076 This 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.
Medical Office Procedures II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
MAP-080 | Med Assist Pathophysiology II *MAP-080 This 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 and blood and lymph systems.
Med Assist Pathophysiology II Course Outline | 4.0 | |
MAP-082 | Med Assist Skills II *MAP-082 This 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.
Med Assist Skills II Course Outline | 5.0 | |
MAP-086 | Med Assist Seminar *MAP-086 This 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 the credentialing exam with test-taking strategies and study techniques.
Med Assist Seminar Course Outline | 3.0 | |
MAP-088 | Med Assist Pharmacology II *MAP-088 This course introduces concepts and applications of the principles and procedures of medication administration for all routes and calculation of drug problems.
Med Assist Pharmacology II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | ||
Summer Term | |||
MAP-090 | Med Assist Externship *MAP-090 This 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.
Med Assist Externship Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
3.0 |
Total Program Hours | 36.0 |