The program trains individuals to function as multi-skilled technicians in ambulatory health care delivery systems. Specific skills include administrative and clinical duties. Additional skills include 12-lead electrocardiography, dysrhythmia analysis, stress testing, Holter monitor and scanning, phlebotomy, pharmacology and administration of medications and fundamentals of medical insurance with coding.

Allied Health - Medical Assistant - Specialization, A.A.S.

First Year

Prerequisite Semester

HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions Credits: 2
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 5

First Semester ‐ Fall

HPRS 1304 - Basic Health Profession Skills Credits: 3
MDCA 1205 - Medical Law and Ethics Credits: 2
MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3

Semester Total: 8

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MDCA 1409 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants Credits: 4
MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance Credits: 3
MDCA 1352 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures Credits: 3
MDCA 1417 - Procedures in a Clinical Setting Credits: 4

Semester Total: 14

Third Semester ‐ Summer

MDCA 1210 - Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills Credits: 2
MDCA 1321 - Administrative Procedures Credits: 3
MDCA 1372 - Electronic Medical Record Documentation for Scribes Credits: 3
MDCA 1448 - Pharmacology and Administration of Medications Credits: 4

Semester Total: 12

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

MDCA 1254 - Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review Credits: 2
MDCA 1264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Medical / Clinical Assistant Credits: 2 (Capstone)