Medical Assistant
Program Description
Students completing the Certificate of Applied Science-Medical Assistant will acquire the skills necessary for entry-level jobs in medical settings. Graduates are prepared to work in ambulatory medical settings such as physicians' offices, medical/dental clinics, surgical centers and hospital environments; they function as members of the health care delivery team and perform administrative duties and basic clinical procedures. A grade of "C-" or above is required for all courses for graduation.
| Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| HTH 140 - Pharmacology for Health Care Providers | 3 | ||
| AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology | 3 | ||
| BIOH 112 - Human Form & Function I | 3 | ||
| AHMA 201 - MA Clinical Procedures I | 4 | ||
| COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace | 3 | ||
| AHMA 203 - MA Clinical Procedures II* | 4 | ||
| AHMA 280 - Med Assisting Exam Prep* | 1 | ||
| AHMS 100 - Math Applications Health | 3 | ||
| AHMS 158 - Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare | 2 | ||
| AHMS 220 - Medical Office Procedures | 3 | ||
| BIOH 113 - Human Form and Function II* | 3 | ||
| AHMA 298 - Medical Assisting Externship | 4 | ||
| Total Program Credits: | 36 | ||
| * | Indicates prerequisites needed. |
This program begins in the FALL SEMESTER ONLY and enrollment in this program is LIMITED. Please contact Gallatin College for more information on start dates and enrollment availability.