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 Length
A minimum of 83 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student should expect to complete requirements in 6 quarters.

Salary Range
$18,720 - $20,000

Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as a medical assistant at physicians’ offices or outpatient clinics. Employers may also include chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists.

Career Traits/Requirements
Medical Assistants must have good work ethics, be people oriented, and possess great organizational skills.

Entrance Date
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Program Courses

General Education

15

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

5

MAT 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

5

PSY 1010

Basic Psychology

5

Occupational Education

68

BUS 1130

Document Processing

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

3

AHS 1010

Anatomy and Physiology

5

AHS 104

Introduction to Health Care

3

AHS 109

Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

3

MAS 101

Legal Aspects of the Medical Office

3

MAS 103

Pharmacology

5

MAS 106

Medical Office Procedures

5

MAS 108

Medical Assisting Skills I

6

MAS 109

Medical Assisting Skills II

6

MAS 110

Medical Insurance Management

3

MAS 111

Administrative Practice Management

4

MAS 112

Human Diseases

5

MAS 117

Medical Assisting Externship

8

MAS 118

Medical Assisting Seminar

4

MAS xxx

Occupational Electives

2

Total Required Credits for Graduation

83