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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Medical Assisting and enter the workforce. Students explore medical assisting procedures in health care settings. This degree prepares the student for a career in the clinical and administrative functions of the health care system. All students become familiar with the law and ethics of the health care system and medical terminology, and complete an internship at a local health care facility. Clinical skills include assisting with patient intake, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures including administration of medications and first aid.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MOT 125 | Basic Medical Sciences I | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| HPR 119 | Computers in Health Care | 2 |
| HPR 106 | Law and Ethics for Health Professions | 2 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| MAP 110 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MAP 183 | Medical Assistant Internship | 4 |
| MAP 189 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| MAP 120 | Medical Office Financial Management | 4 |
| MAP 150 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| MAP 138 | Medical Assisting Laboratory | 4 |
| MAP 140 | Medical Assisting Clinical Skills | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of MOT 125, MOT 133, MOT 135, HPR 119, HPR 208, MAP 138, MAP 140, MAP 183, MAP 189, and take 5-8 credits of electives (select courses from MAP 110, MAP 120, MAP 150, and/or HPR 106), you
should apply for the Medical Assisting Certificate.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENGLISH | ENG 121, ENG 122, or ENG 131 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or higher | 3-4 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Emphasis Course:__________ | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-13 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GEN EDU | PSY 101 or higher | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 125 or SPA 101 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Emphasis Course:__________ | 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |