Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

501-107Digital Literacy for Healthcare2Program or pre-program studentThe focus of this course is the use of technology in healthcare. Learners use common business software applications, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and databases. Communication methods using technology are addressed. Learners gain experience with using the electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare EHR security issues, social media use, and digital healthcare resources are examined.

509-301Medical Asst Admin Procedures2Weeks 9-16 | Program student; 501-107 or concurrentIntroduces medical assistant students to office management, business administration, and the electronic medical record (EMR) in the medical office. Students learn to schedule appointments, perform filing, recordkeeping, telephone and reception duties, communicate effectively with patients and other medical office staff, and keep inventory or supplies.

509-302Human Body in Health & Disease3Program or pre-program student; 836-113 or BIOL Test ScoreFocuses on diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting. Students learn to recognize human anatomy and the causes, signs, and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis and prevention of common diseases.

TOTAL CREDITS:7 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

509-307Med Office Insurance & Finance2Weeks 1-10 | Program student; 501-107 and 509-301 and 509-302 or concurrentIntroduces medical assistant students to health insurance and finance in the medical office. Students perform bookkeeping procedures, apply managed care guidelines, and complete insurance claim forms. Students use medical coding and managed care terminology to perform insurance-related duties.

509-309Medical Law, Ethics & Profess2Weeks 1-8 | Program or pre-program studentPrepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of the medical record, perform quality improvement procedures, examine legal and bioethical issues, and demonstrate awareness of diversity.

TOTAL CREDITS:4