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| Course |
Title |
Hrs |
Note |
| ENGL 101 |
English Composition 1 |
3 |
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| MATH GE |
Any Gen Ed Math Course |
3 |
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| PSYC 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
| ALLH 101 |
Medical Terminology |
2 |
|
| BIOL 127 |
Human Structure & Function |
4 |
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| MEDA 109 |
Pharmacology |
2 |
|
| MEDA 131 |
Medical Office Procedures |
5 |
|
| MEDA 201 |
Integrated Medical Procedures |
3 |
|
| MEDA 233 |
Clinical Procedures 1 |
3 |
|
| MEDA 234 |
Clinical Procedures 2 |
3 |
|
| MEDA 235 |
Externship |
4 |
|
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| *Prerequisite or corequisite required. |
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| The Medical Assistant program prepares graduates to assist physicians in outpatient settings performing administrative and/or clinical tasks. Medical assistants are multi-skilled, allied health workers who perform a variety of skills assisting physicians with patient care. They assist with minor surgeries, perform lab tests and EKG’s and perform many clinical skills. |
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| This Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). |
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| Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
35 W Wacker Dr Suite 1970
Chicago IL 60601-2208
www.caahep.org |
| Additional Admission Requirements unique to the major. |
| 1 |
Computer skills including e-mail, Microsoft Office, and Excel. |
| 2 |
A resume' and cover letter (letter of intent). |
| 3 |
Two professional references. |
| 4 |
Interview with the Medical Assistant Advisory Board. |
| 5 |
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination, tuberculin screening, and written statement of good health. |
| 6 |
Proof of health/medical insurance. |
| 7 |
Current CPR and First Aid certification. |
| 8 |
Application deadline, July 1. |
| 9 |
Background check and drug screening are required after placement in the program. |
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