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
FallSpringSummer
HTH 140 - Pharmacology for Health Care Providers3    
AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology3    
BIOH 112 - Human Form & Function I3    
AHMA 201 - MA Clinical Procedures I4    
Chose one of the following:3    
COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace
COMX 111US - Introduction to Public Speaking
COMX 115 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COMX 222 - Professional Communication
AHMS 295 - Allied Health Externship Prep Seminar1    
AHMA 203 - MA Clinical Procedures II*  4  
AHMA 207 - Medical Assisting in Healthcare Specialties*  2  
AHMS 220 - Medical Office Procedures  3  
BIOH 113 - Human Form and Function II*  3  
AHMS 100 - Math Applications Health  3  
AHMS 158 - Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare  2  
AHMA 280 - Med Assisting Exam Prep*  1  
AHMA 298 - Medical Assisting Externship**    4
Total Program Credits: 39

Optional Elective (4 credits) 

AHMA 209Geriatric Care4
*

 Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

 Non-paid

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.