MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Associate of Science Degree
(DCE)

The Medical Assistant program prepares students with the administrative and clinical knowledge and skills necessary to assume responsibilities in the modern hospital and medical office. Students participate in an internship during their last year, thus gaining valuable first-hand experience.

Program Requirements
   
First Year   Credit Hours
AA223 Introduction to Microsoft Word w/Keyboarding 3
EN101 English I 3
EN102 English II 3
MA106 Elementary Algebra* 3
ME102 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office 3
ME205 Clinical Assisting I 3
PS101 Introduction to Psychology 3
SC101 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
SC102 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
  Social Science Elective 3
  Total Credits 32
     
Second Year  
CM105 Public Speaking 3
LA121 Law and Ethics of Health Care 3
ME190 Medical Assistant Internship 4
ME201 Medical Terminology 3
ME206 Clinical Assisting II 3
ME213 Medical Insurance Billing 3
ME225 Medical Record Transcription 3
SC141 Introduction to the Study of Disease 3
SC221 Introduction to Pharmacology 3
  Humanities Elective 3
  Total Credits 31

* A higher level of math (MA107, MA109, MA110 or MA121) may be substituted.
Minimum credits required for graduation--63.