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Medical Assisting 

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MAJOR:    MEDICAL ASSISTING

Certificate of Achievement & Associate in Science Degree
 

·        Certificate courses: 37-39 Units

·        Associate degree major courses: 37-39 Units 

Certificate Course Requirements

Units

ANAT 5

Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology

4

HLTH  205

CPR for Health Professionals

0-.5

 

or   Current valid CPR certificate

 

MEDA 100

Introduction to Health Careers

1

MEDA 101

Medical Ethics & Law

2

MEDA 105

Medical Terminology

4

MEDA 110

Medical Office Management

3

MEDA 112

Medical Office Finances & Comp. App.

2

MEDA 114

Medical Insurance Management

2

MEDA 116

Medical Records and Transcription

2

MEDA 118

Pharmacology and Human Diseases

3

MEDA 120

Medical Office Clinical Techniques

3

MEDA 121

Adv. Medical Office Clinical Technique

3

MEDA 130

Medical Assisting Externship

4

Select one unit of Computer Skills/Typing Skills, Keyboarding or Introductory Typing coursework from the Business Skills Center: 1 Unit

Select one course from the following: 3-4.5 Units

ENGL 1A

Comp. & Analytical Reading (3)

 

ENGL 111

Introduction to College Writing (3)

 

ENSL 110

Adv. Composition  (4.5)

 

Current Red Cross Advanced First Aid Card & CPR Card

Associate Degree Course Requirements

Units

 

 

Certificate Requirements 

37-39

Additional major units required for associate degree

0

MPC General Education Requirements

21

Electives to total 60 units

 

TOTAL DEGREE UNITS

60

 Recommended Electives

HLTH 4

Healthy Living (3)

NUTF 1 Nutrition (3)
PSYC 50 Health Psychology (3)

Graduation Requirements
                                                             

See the Medical Assisting Department web page or the Life Science Division web page for more information.