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Medical Assistant
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Designed to prepare students for work as entry-level assistants who perform
administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings such as physicians'
offices, clinics, and group practices. Admission is restricted to students who have
maintained a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses. Students must maintain
a grade of “C” or better in all courses (excluding General Education courses) to
graduate from the program.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social Science (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Communication (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd Course List) . . . . . .
3
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 120 Business Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 101 Foundations of Medical Assisting I . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 102 Foundations of Medical Assisting II . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 112 Medical Administrative Office Applications or
MEDA 115 Phlebotomy Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 140 Medical Assisting Practicum I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
MEDA 201 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills I . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 202 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills II . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 204 Medical Assisting Practicum II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
MEDA 209 Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 216 Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 218 Insurance Billing and Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 222 Federal Healthcare Programs and Laws . . . . . . . . . .
3
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Medical Assistant
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students in administrative and clinical medical procedures and provides a
foundation in the principles and practices of asepsis, initial patient contact, patient
care responsibilities, and patient education. Clinical duties include collecting and
performing various laboratory tests, administering medications, and performing
diagnostic procedures such as EKGs. Courses in medical software applications
and medical administrative and clinical internships are included in this certificate.
Students are engaged in classroom, hands-on and clinical learning environments.
Students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all MEDA courses. Graduates
will be qualified to take the national certification examination in medical assisting
offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Prospective students must apply for admission to the college through the
Welcome Desk, complete all placement tests through the Testing Center, send
official transcripts (if applicable) to the registrar, and arrange for an advising
appointment with the Medical Assistant Program Manager.
Courses in this program can be used to meet the elective requirements of the A.A.
degree in general studies.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 101 Foundations of Medical Assisting I . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 102 Foundations of Medical Assisting II . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 112 Medical Administrative Office Applications or
MEDA 115 Phlebotomy Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 140 Medical Assisting Practicum I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
MEDA 201 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills I . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 202 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills II . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 204 Medical Assisting Practicum II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
MEDA 209 Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Healthcare Practice Management
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students for work as a medical practice manager. Students must
receive a “C” or better in all MEDA courses.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 120 Business Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 112 Medical/Administrative Office Applications . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 216 Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding . . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 218 Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement . . . . . . .
3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Elective Any MEDA, BMGT, ACCT, or CMIS course . . . . . . . . .
3
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.