Medical Assistant AAS Suggested Course Sequence

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The following program requirements are listed in the recommended order for completion. If you are a full-time student and each step is completed in a semester, you will complete this program in two years.

If you are attending part-time, it is recommended that you follow the steps and calculate your individual completion time. Please see an Academic Advisor for assistance.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

^*Recommendedindicates that a General Education course has been suggested by the program faculty. Based on your individual needs, you may choose from the list of approved courses to satisfy the requirement. See the Program Requirements for this degree for a complete list of options.

First Year

Summer Term

4 Credits

Physical and Biological Science: BIO 156 - Human Biology for Allied Health Credits: 4 OR
BIO 181 - General Biology I
Credits: 4 ^*Required

Fall Term 1

16 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication: ENG 101 - College Composition I Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
AHS 100 - Fundamentals of Health Care Credits: 3
AHS 130 - Medical Terminology for Patient Care Staff Credits: 3
BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3

Spring Term 1

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication: ENG 102 - College Composition II Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
Mathematics Credits: 3
AHS 105 - Phlebotomy Credits: 2
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
COM 134 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Second Year

Fall Term 2

16 Credits

Arts and Humanities OR Social and Behavioral Science: PHI 204 - Medical Ethics Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
Arts and Humanities OR Social and Behavioral Science: PSY 245 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3 ^*Recommended
AHS 120 - Foundations of Medical Assisting I Credits: 3
AHS 230 - Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies Credits: 3
AHS 240 - Human Disease Process Credits: 4

Spring Term 2

12 Credits

AHS 121 - Foundations of Medical Assisting II Credits: 4
AHS 140 - Pharmacology for Allied Health Credits: 2
AHS 173 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Credits: 2
AHS 295 - AHS Practicum: Medical Assistant Credits: 3
BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace Credits: 1

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