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Advanced Certificate in Medical Assistant (pending approval) - HLTH.CRT.C53<br />
The Medical Assistant certificate curriculum is designed for students to develop the administrative, general and<br />
clinical com petencies needed for success in an entry-level medical assistant position. The certificate curriculum<br />
also prepares individuals to assume entry-level billing and coding positions.<br />
Medical Assistant Major (16 courses) Credit hours: 45<br />
BSNS 2311 - Successful Customer Service<br />
* BIOL 1554 - Human Biology<br />
* COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing<br />
HLTH 1312 - Medical Terminology<br />
HLTH 1372 - Ethical and Legal Issues<br />
* HLTH 1343 - Basic ICD-9-CM<br />
* HLTH 1353 - Basic CPT Coding<br />
* HLTH 1363 - Insurance Procedures<br />
* HLTH 1404 - Phlebotomy Techniques<br />
* HLTH 1412 - Phlebotomy Techniques Practicum<br />
* HLTH 1224 - Admin Procedures<br />
* HLTH 1243 - Laboratory Procedures<br />
* HLTH 1253 - Pharmacology<br />
* HLTH 1236 - Clinical Procedures<br />
* HLTH 1292 - Externship<br />
*Course has prerequisite.<br />
Minimum credit hours required for completion - 45<br />
Certificate option - Coding Specialist<br />
Curriculum code: HLTH.CRT.C53A<br />
Completing this group of courses may satisfy requirements for a coding position in a non-acute health care setting.<br />
The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written<br />
verification of completion of the certificate program.<br />
Credit hours<br />
Coding Specialist (23 hours)<br />
HLTH 1312 - Medical Terminology 2<br />
COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing 3<br />
* BIOL 1554 - Human Biology 4<br />
* HLTH 1343 - Basic ICD-9-CM 3<br />
* HLTH 1353 - Basic CPT Coding 3<br />
* HLTH 1363 - Insurance Procedures 3<br />
HLTH 1372 - Ethical and Legal Issues 2<br />
* HLTH 1492 - Coding Practicum 2<br />
BSNS 2311 - Successful Customer Service 1<br />
Medical Assistant<br />
Advanced Certificate<br />
Suggested course sequence<br />
Fall semester<br />
Credit hours<br />
HLTH 1312 2<br />
HLTH 1372 2<br />
* BIOL 1554 4<br />
BSNS 2311 1<br />
COSC 1513 3<br />
Spring semester<br />
* HLTH 1224 4<br />
* HLTH 1236 6<br />
* HLTH 1404 4<br />
Summer session<br />
* HLTH 1412 2<br />
Fall semester<br />
* HLTH 1243 3<br />
* HLTH 1253 3<br />
* HLTH 1343 3<br />
* HLTH 1353 3<br />
* HLTH 1363 3<br />
Spring semester<br />
* HLTH 1292 2<br />
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION<br />
Each student in this program must have a physical<br />
exam, criminal background check without<br />
disqualifying conviction and a negative drug<br />
screen.<br />
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