MAJOR: MEDICAL ASSISTING
Certificate of Achievement & Associate in Science Degree
· Certificate courses: 37-39 Units
· Associate degree major courses: 37-39 Units
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Certificate Course Requirements |
Units |
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ANAT 5 |
Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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HLTH 205 |
CPR for Health Professionals |
0-.5 |
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or Current valid CPR certificate |
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MEDA 100 |
Introduction to Health Careers |
1 |
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MEDA 101 |
Medical Ethics & Law |
2 |
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MEDA 105 |
Medical Terminology |
4 |
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MEDA 110 |
Medical Office Management |
3 |
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MEDA 112 |
Medical Office Finances & Comp. App. |
2 |
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MEDA 114 |
Medical Insurance Management |
2 |
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MEDA 116 |
Medical Records and Transcription |
2 |
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MEDA 118 |
Pharmacology and Human Diseases |
3 |
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MEDA 120 |
Medical Office Clinical Techniques |
3 |
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MEDA 121 |
Adv. Medical Office Clinical Technique |
3 |
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MEDA 130 |
Medical Assisting Externship |
4 |
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Select one unit of Computer Skills/Typing Skills, Keyboarding or Introductory Typing coursework from the Business Skills Center: 1 Unit |
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Select one course from the following: 3-4.5 Units |
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ENGL 1A |
Comp. & Analytical Reading (3) |
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ENGL 111 |
Introduction to College Writing (3) |
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ENSL 110 |
Adv. Composition (4.5) |
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Current Red Cross Advanced First Aid Card & CPR Card |
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Associate Degree Course Requirements |
Units |
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Certificate Requirements |
37-39 |
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Additional major units required for associate degree |
0 |
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MPC General Education Requirements |
21 |
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Electives to total 60 units |
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TOTAL DEGREE UNITS |
60 |
Recommended Electives
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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.