Medical Assisting, CC

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Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. They take and record patients’ personal information and must be able to keep that information confidential, discussing only with other medical personal who are involved in treating the patient.

Students must have the following to attend clinicals:

Health assessment by physician or nurse practitioner on form provided
Hepatitis B Vaccination
TB Skin Test
Clear Background Check

First Semester

HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3
Choose One:
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy Credits: 3
OR
FDNS 1345 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: 3
Choose One:
NURA 1301 - Nurse Aide for Health Care Credits: 3
OR
VNSG 1323 - Basic Nursing Skills Credits: 3
Choose One:
NURA 1160 - Clinical Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Credits: 1
OR
VNSG 1160 - Clinical I Practical Nurse Credits: 1

Semester Hours: 10

Second Semester

ECRD 1211 - Electrocardiography Credits: 2
PLAB 1223 - Phlebotomy Credits: 2
PLAB 1160 - Clinical-Phlebotomy Credits: 1

Semester Hours: 5

Program Hours: 15

After completing the corresponding courses, students will be eligible to take Certification Exams through the National Center for Competency Testing in Phlebotomist, ECG/EKG Technician, as well as Nurse Aid Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).

This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid