Medical Assisting

Day ProgramMedical Assisting Diploma
Program of Study

Here is the suggested program of study for students in the day program for the Diploma in Medical Assisting curriculum.

What the Colors Mean...

We have color-coded our classes so you can easily learn required courses and electives.

  • Courses in orange are GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
  • Courses in salmon are MAJOR COURSES
  • Courses in light blue are OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Program of Study Updated November 21, 2007

Fall Semester
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
ENG 111 Expository Writing
3
0
0
3
3
MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting
1
0
0
1
1
MED 118 Medical Law & Ethics
2
0
0
2
2
MED 121 Medical Terminology I
3
0
0
3
3
MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures I
1
2
0
2
3
MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I
3
4
0
5
7
Select one of the following:
BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
4
2
0
5
6
MED 116 Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology
3
2
0
4
5
20-21
24-25
Spring Semester
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
3
0
0
3
3
MED 122 Medical Terminology II
3
0
0
3
3
MED 131 Administrative Office Procedures II
1
2
0
2
3
MED 150 Lab Procedures I
3
4
0
5
7
MED 240 Exam Room Procedures II
3
4
0
5
7
MED 272 Drug Therapy
3
0
0
3
3
21
26
Summer Semester
Course Name
Class
Lab
Clin.
Credit
Hrs./Wk.
MED 260 MED Clinical Externship
0
0
15
5
15
MED 262 Clinical Perspectives
1
0
0
1
1
6
16
Total Program Hours
47-48
66-67