Okefenokee Technical College 2012-2013 Catalog
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Program Description
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma.
Program Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street Clearwater FL 33756
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Admission Requirements
Minimum Required Age |
17 |
High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
Minimum credit hours for Graduation |
61 |
Program Courses |
Credits |
Basic Skills |
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ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I |
3 |
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology |
3 |
Occupational Courses |
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COMP 1000 - Introduction to Computers |
3 |
ALHS 1011 - Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
2 |
ALHS 1040 - Introduction to Health Care |
3 |
BUSN 1440 - Document Production |
4 |
MAST 1010 - Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office |
2 |
MAST 1030 - Pharmacology in the Medical Office |
4 |
MAST 1060 - Medical Office Procedures |
4 |
MAST 1080 - Medical Assisting Skills I |
4 |
MAST 1090 - Medical Assisting Skills II |
4 |
MAST 1100 - Medical Insurance Management |
2 |
MAST 1110 - Administrative Practice Management |
3 |
MAST 1170 - Medical Assisting Externship |
6 |
MAST 1180 - Medical Assisting Seminar |
3 |
MAST 1120 - Human Pathological Conditions in the Medical Office |
3 |
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