Programs > Medical Assisting
                  Associate of Science


Because of the skills they can offer, the demand for medical assistants is on the rise. Medical assistants serve in a number of aspects of patient care. They are instrumental in preparing patients to see their provider, including taking vitals and a brief history, and making sure the patients are comfortable. They also play an important role in the communication between the physicians and the patients and perform a number of job responsibilities including:


First Year  
First Semester Credits
BI162 Medical Terminology* 2
BI173 Anatomy & Physiology I* 3
BL171 A&P I Lab* 1
EN113 College Composition I 3
ME123 Medical Law & Ethics* 3
RS123 Christian Trad or RS233 Catholicism 3
GE111 College Experience 1
Total Credits: 16
   
Second Semester Credits
BI183 Anatomy and Physiology II* 3
BL181 A&P II Lab* 1 
ME132 Urinalysis* 2
ME203 Medical Transcription* 3
ME213 Introduction to Medical Coding* 3
ML142/M142L Orientation to Med Lab* 2 
PB102/PL102 Lab Safety/Intro to Phlebo* 2
Total Credits: 16
   
Summer Semester Credits
CT233 Comm Skills I: Interpersonal* 3
ME223 Medical Office Procedures* 3
RS283 Christian Ethics 3
Total Credits: 9
   
Second Year
First Semester Credits
CS203 Computer Management Systems* 3
ME274/M274E Medical Assisting I w/lab* 4 
ME143 Pharmacology* 3
PS133 General Psychology* 3
EN133 College Composition II 3
Total Credits: 16
   
Second Semester Credits
ME283/M283E Medical Assisting II w/lab* 3
ME290 Medical Assisting Externship* 10 
Total Credits: 13

* Denotes that a "C" grade or above must be earned

All courses transferred from previous colleges with C- or above will be considered general electives (exception: remedial courses)

Medical Assisting, AS graduation requirements