Medical Assisting
Curriculum Description
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures.
Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.
Graduates of CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments and hospitals.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A45400
NC CIP: 51.0801
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 163 | Basic Anat & Physiology   |
4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry   |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 110 | Orientation to Med Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MED 118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 130 | Admin Office Proc I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Totals
Class Hours: 14
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 131 | Admin Office Proc II |
1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MED 140 | Exam Room Procedures I | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| MED 150 | Laboratory Procedures I | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| MED 272 | Drug Therapy |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 10
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 18
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 260 | MED Clinical Practicum |
0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| MED 262 | Clinical Perspectives |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MED 270 | Symptomatology |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 15
Credit Hours: 12
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 183 | Electronic Med Records I |
3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| MED 240 | Exam Room Procedures II |
3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Totals
Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 10
Clinical/WBL Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 16
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 232 | Medical Insurance Coding | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 3
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11
Total Credit Hours: 73
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
The Medical Assisting program begins in the fall and spring semesters. This program has limited enrollment. Applicants must first meet the admission requirements before the admission deadline will be admitted as space allows. A grade of C or better is required for all MED courses. Failure to meet this requirement may result in dismissal from the program. Readmission may be possible but requires reapplying and approval by the college.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, DRA 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, MUS 110, PHI 215,
PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 212. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A45400
