My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.
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.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| MOT 125 | Basic Medical Sciences I | 3 |
| MOT 133 | Basic Medical Sciences II | 3 |
| MOT 135 | Basic Medical Sciences III | 3 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| MAP 110 | Medical Office Administration | 4 |
| MAP 120 | Medical Office Financial Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Second Semester
| MAP 138 | Medical Assisting Laboratory | 4 |
| MAP 140 | Medical Assisting Clinical Skills | 4 |
| MAP 150 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| MAP 183 | Medical Assistant Internship | 4 |
| MAP 189 | Review for Medical Assistant National Exam | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of MOT 125, MOT 133, MOT 135, HPR 208, MAP 110, MAP 120, MAP 138, MAP 140, MAP 150, MAP 183, and MAP 189, you should apply for the Medical Assisting Certificate.
Third Semester
| GEN EDU | CIS 118 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or Higher | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121/122/131 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Fourth Semester
| GEN EDU | PSY 101 or Higher | 3 |
| GEN EDU | SPA 101 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | HPR 101 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| ELECTIVE | HIT 105 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |