Medical Assistant, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in Medical Assistant will be able to:

  • Function effectively as a healthcare team member and/or leader.
  • Interact effectively in oral and written communications.
  • Use computers and other technology proficiently for administrative and clinical tasks.
  • Use appropriate medical equipment proficiently to perform clinical tasks.
  • Demonstrate positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy.
  • Manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Model professional and ethical behaviors, including confidentiality.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
  • Think critically by anticipating, initiating, and participating in problem-solving processes.
  • Function within legal scope of practice.
  • Lead and participate in the discussion of patient education.
  • Prioritize and organize tasks.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in administrative and clinical content areas.

Requirements

Related Instruction Requirements: 11

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Requirements: 82

First Year

Fall Term

BI 101General Biology

4

CMA 101Medical Term & Body Systems I

3

CMA 110Medical Office Communications

3

WR 121English Composition

3

CMA 120Computer Applications for Medical Assistants

2

Winter Term

CMA 102Medical Term & Body Systems II

3

CMA 112Basic Law & Ethical Issues In Healthcare

3

CMA 130Pharmacology Medical Office I

3

CRS 110Medical Insurance & Reimbursement Systems

4

COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM 218 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

Spring Term

CMA 103Medical Term & Body Systems III

3

CMA 104Pathology For Medical Asst

3

CMA 111Medical Documentation & Screening

3

HE 112Emergency First Aid

1

MTH 098Found for Contemporary Math

5

MTH 098 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Second Year

Fall Term

AH5. 440Interprofessional Education I

1

CMA 200Medical Office Management

4

CMA 201Basic Clinical Office Procedures

5

CMA 203Physicians Office Laboratory

4

CMA 211Math For Medical Assistants

1

Winter Term

AH5. 440Interprofessional Education I

1

CMA 202Adv Clinical Office Procedures

5

CMA 204Basic Electrocardiography Techniques

1

CMA 205Phlebotomy for Med Assistant

2

CMA 250Administrative Practicum

3

CMA 251Prep CMA Exam/Seminar Admin

2

Spring Term

AH5. 440Interprofessional Education I

1

CMA 212Human Relations In Healthcare

3

CMA 230Pharmacology Medical Office II

3

CMA 260Clinical Practicum

6

CMA 261Prep CMA Exam/Seminar Clinical

2

CRS 101Coding I

2

CRS 211CPC/CMA Test Taking Strategies

1

CMA 212 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 93