Medical Assisting Diploma

D45400

General Education

Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	FA, SP, SU

Engish/Communications

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com	3
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	FA, SP, SU

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
MED 110	Orientation to Medical Assisting	1	SP
MED 116	Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology	4	SP
MED 118	Medical Law and Ethics	2	SP
MED 121	Medical Terminology I	3	SP
MED 122	Medical Terminology II	3	SP
MED 130	Administrative Office Procedures I	2	SP
MED 131	Administrative Office Procedures II	2	FA
MED 140	Examining Room Procedures I	5	FA
MED 150	Laboratory Procedures I	5	FA
MED 260	MED Clinical Practicum	5	SP

Other Major Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
MED 113	Orientation to Clinic Setting II	2	SP
MED 180	CPR Certification	1	FA
MED 262	Clinical Perspectives	1	SP
MED 264	Medical Assisting Overview	2	SP
MED 272	Drug Therapy	3	FA

Total Credit Hours: 47

Students pursuing the two-year degree should complete the one-year diploma of 47 semester hours credit and continue with the Medical Assisting A.A.S.