OBJECTIVE

This program is designed to provide the students with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in various related areas of the Medical Assistant field, modern laboratory techniques and medical office procedures. Graduates will be qualified for an entry-level position as a Medical Assistant Technician. This program meets the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services HIV/AIDS Education.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program will cover the introduction to the instruction of the body, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. Included in the program are the following systems: Immune, Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary, and Reproductive, as well as office techniques with special attention to coding documents for filing and preparing agendas.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS OR PREREQUISITES

(Identify entrance exam minimum qualifying score) High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, GED or a minimum score of 13/50 for the Scholastic Level IV entrance exam.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

COURSE	COURSE TITLE	CR/H	LC	LB	CO/HR
MA 6800	Structure & Function of the body I	2	60		60
MA 6801	Structure & Function of the body II	2	60		60
MA 6802	Medical Language	2	60		60
MA 6803	Medical Clinical Procedures	4	30	90	120
MA 6804	Principles of Electrocardiography	2	30	30	60
MA 6805	Word Processing for Medical Assistant	4	60	60	120
MA 6806	Principles of Phlebotomy	2	30	30	60
MA 6807	Principles of Radiography	2	60		60
MA 6808	Office Techniques	4	60	60	120
MA 6809	Externship	7			330
		31	450	270	1050