Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting program prepares students to be skilled medical professionals, compassionate caregivers and adaptable thinkers who can respond to a rapidly changing healthcare system. Students will learn to view their patients holistically and respond to them with empathy and sensitivity. The program seeks to graduate men and women who act as catalysts for social change and justice in a complex healthcare system and who strive to make improvements to the health of their community and city at large.
Medical Assisting Curriculum Map
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 103 | Mathematical Ideas 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 121 & CHEM 123 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I 2 |
4 |
| MEDA 101 | Introduction to Medical Assisting 2 | 3 |
| MEDA 150 | Medical Terminology 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 233 | Human Physiology & Anatomy I 2 | 4 |
| MEDA 160 | Phlebotomy and Critical Clinical Procedures 2 | 3 |
| MEDA 168 | Records, Billing, and Coding 2 | 3 |
| MEDA 260 | Phlebotomy and Ekg Technology 2 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PSYC 207 | Lifespan Development 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 234 | Human Physiology & Anatomy II 2 | 4 |
| MEDA 204 | Medical Law and Ethics 2 | 3 |
| MEDA 224 | Pharmacology 2 | 3 |
| MEDA 300 | Externship 2,3 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 67 | |
- 1
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
- 2
Satisfies core requirement.
- 3
Registration for Externship will take place only in the last semester of studies and after the student has met all the requirements for externship as listed under STEM requirements (refer to index).