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This program is a stackable credential within the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) degree program. Students successfully completing the certificate may finish the Associate in Applied Science Degree by completing additional coursework.

Medical Assistant students must complete all courses in the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to qualify for internships.

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Introduction to the clerical duties and responsibilities of medical secretaries in physicians' offices and hospitals. Also covers career guidelines and professional qualifications. Corequisite: BOC 1201 Beginning Keyboarding.

Students assist in providing clinical care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or other medical professional. Provides students with applied knowledge of working as a member of a health care team performing clinical procedures that include taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing treatments, and conducting diagnostic tests. Course enrollment restricted to Medical Assistant program majors only. Students are highly encouraged to complete this course immediately prior to Clinical Procedures II.

This course introduces common root words, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, spelling, pronunciation, ability to use a medical dictionary, vocabulary building, and common abbreviations.

This course introduces the student to insurance terminology, medical coverage and common insurance forms. The student will accurately apply the ICD-10-CM codes for both diagnoses and procedures for completion of insurance forms. PRE- or CO-REQUISITE: BOC 1201 Beginning Keyboarding or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

This course offers the basic understanding of how the human body operates on a daily basis from birth to death. This course will study the structure and functions of cells, tissues, and all organ systems of the human body. This very basic course is designed for allied health practitioners.

This course contains the basic principles of writing technical reports for business and industry. The students will receive training and practice in the preparation, writing, and the revising of technical reports, as well as develop skills in the comprehension of industry documents (reports, procedural plans, etc.). Topics covered include: basic grammatical rules, the organization and presentation of technical information, and the role of technical report writing.

This course prepares the student for job interviews, job placement, and employment. Verbal and written communication skills are implemented through assigned reports. Topics of discussion and debate range from securing and keeping a job to individual attitudes, work habits, work ethics, and interviewing skills. The student will be required to prepare a written resume and to apply communication skills in practical situations.

This course introduces the principles of pharmacology and safe medication administration for healthcare professionals. Students learn drug classifications, sources, uses, and standards for administration, including managing side effects and adverse reactions. The course also covers controlled substances, emergency medications, and essential dosage calculations, including metric conversions, ratios, proportions, and pediatric dosing. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, patient safety, and practical application in clinical settings.

A continuation of Clinical Procedures I, students assist in providing clinical care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or other medical professional. Provides students with applied knowledge of working as a member of a health care team and performing clinical procedures that include conducting cardiopulmonary testing, assisting with minor surgery, administering medications, performing venipuncture, and assisting with physical therapy modalities. PREREQUISITE: HEA 1208 Clinical Procedures I with a grade of C or better. Course enrollment restricted to Medical Assistant program majors only. Students are highly encouraged to complete this course immediately prior to internship completion.

A supervised work experience in medical offices, hospitals, dental offices, and other health care facilities. This internship will provide the CMA students with hands on experience including but not limited to blood draws, vitals, EKGs and injections. Student will be required to provide their own transportation to and from the work experience. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be six credits. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 12 semester hours of credit in the corresponding discipline.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.