Medical Assistant (Certificate)
This concentrated 36 credit-hour certificate program is designed for the individual who is interested in becoming a medical assistant in a physician's office or other outpatient health care setting. The curriculum provides training in a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to facilitate the work of the physician. Administrative duties include patient communication, computer skills and record keeping. Clinical duties include assisting with examinations, treatments, diagnostic testing, patient education, and preparation and administration of medications.
Courses
- BIO 135 — Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- ENG 101 — Composition I
- HSC 112 — Medical Terminology
- MOA 100 — Introduction to Medical Assisting
- MOA 145 — Health Care Records Management
- MOA 150 — Math Applications in Health Care
- MOA 195 — Principles of Health Insurance Billing
- MOA 215 — Clinical Procedures
- MOA 235 — Health Care Office Procedures
- MOA 280 — Medical Assistant Externship
- MOA 291 — Certified Medical Assistant Exam Review
- PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology