Medical Assistant Certificate Suggested Course Sequence

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The following program requirements are listed in the recommended order for completion. Please see an Academic Advisor for assistance.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

Pre-Entry

0-4 Credits

The following courses are prerequisite options for BIO 201 . Students planning to pursue a Medical Assistant AAS degree after completing this certificate should complete the Option 2 requirements for Biology.

Option 2: BIO 156 - Human Biology for Allied Health Credits: 4
OR BIO 181 - General Biology I Credits: 4

First Year

Fall Term 1

10 Credits

AHS 100 - Fundamentals of Health Care Credits: 3
AHS 130 - Medical Terminology for Patient Care Staff Credits: 3
Option 1: BIO 160 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
Option 2: BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4

Spring Term 1

2-6 Credits

AHS 105 - Phlebotomy Credits: 2
Option 2: BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Second Year

Fall Term 2

10-13 Credits

AHS 120 - Foundations of Medical Assisting I Credits: 3
CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
HIM 240 - Disease Process Credits: 4
MAT 100 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
OR Choose from Mathematics

OR Satisfactory score on skills assessment

Spring Term 2

11 Credits

AHS 121 - Foundations of Medical Assisting II Credits: 4
AHS 140 - Pharmacology for Allied Health Credits: 2
HIM 173 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management Credits: 2
AHS 295 - AHS Practicum: Medical Assistant Credits: 3
Notes:
- Complete all coursework. Students must enroll in AHS 295 within 3 semesters of completing AHS 121.
- Submit complete application.
- Minimum of 168 hours of clinical practice required during last 8 weeks of the semester. Must take the national exam after internship, but before the semester ends.

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