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Basic Medical Assistant
Description
Students in this major will learn the role of the basic medical assistant. They will learn a brief history of medicine, the characteristics needed to be a medical assistant, how to gather information for the patient history, and patient assessment, and how to assist in minor office procedures. Curriculum content will also include methods of practicing good ethical behavior, communication skills, phlebotomy, and other basic skills related to assisting in a medical office. Students will be provided the opportunity to use the theory content in practical clinical experiences. In this Career Major, Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology are taught.
Hours for Major
525.0
Approved for Financial Aid
No
Open to 2nd year students and adults.
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Courses |
Hours
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Introduction to Medical Assisting |
30
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Core Medical Terminology |
45
|
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Anatomy and Physiology |
120
|
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Pharmacology |
45
|
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Introduction to Medical Office Clinical Procedures (Part I)
|
60 |
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Introduction to the Medical Office Clinical Procedures (Part II)
|
60 |
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Medical Assisting Clinical Experience |
165 |