Medical Assisting Program - Owens Community College
Medical Assisting Program - Owens Community College
Medical Assisting Program - Owens Community College
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<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Three (3) Continuous Semesters<br />
Associate of Applied Science<br />
www.owens.edu/medassist<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> Assistants are multiskilled allied health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory<br />
settings, such as physicians’ offices, clinics, and group practices, performing administrative and clinical<br />
procedures. Employment of <strong>Medical</strong> Assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average through<br />
2018, due to the many changes in the health care industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites medical<br />
assisting as one of the top 10 fasting growing occupations in the United States.<br />
The courses offered at <strong>Owens</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> will assist you as you travel the roads of professionalism,<br />
confidentiality, initiative, and responsibility. As you listen, observe, organize, prioritize, demonstrate, and<br />
transmit information, you will be ready to join the <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> profession.<br />
Students gain knowledge of <strong>Medical</strong> Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Computer<br />
Applications, <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Clinical Applications as well as <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Administrative Applications.<br />
Directed practice experience, sometimes known as an externship, allows the student to apply classroom<br />
education to the “real world”.<br />
The medical profession offers exciting and new opportunities. As a graduate, you will be able to select from<br />
hundreds of job opportunities all over the country and know that the education you received from <strong>Owens</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> has prepared you for the challenges that you will meet.<br />
Potential Earnings<br />
$22,650 - $29,846 for entry level medical assistant*<br />
$29,972-35,440 for experienced medical assistants*<br />
General Educations Requirements<br />
Many classes, except <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (MAP)<br />
classes, can be taken online.<br />
General Admission Requirements<br />
• Completed Admission Form to <strong>Owens</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
• High School transcript or GED on file in Records<br />
• <strong>College</strong> transcripts (if applicable) on file in Records<br />
• ACT and/or SAT scores on file in Records<br />
• Evidence of high school algebra and chemistry or Anatomy<br />
& Physiology with a grade of “C” or better<br />
*According to the American Association of <strong>Medical</strong> Assistants (AAMA). Earnings may vary from<br />
geographic locations, and by type of medical practice.<br />
10/12<br />
For more information call (567) 661-7777.
Curriculum<br />
1st Semester (18 credits)<br />
BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4<br />
HIT 125 Language of Medicine Credits: 3<br />
MTH 108 Modern <strong>College</strong> Mathematics<br />
or<br />
MTH 110 Intro to <strong>College</strong> Algebra/Trig Credits: 4<br />
IST 131 Computer Concepts and Applications Credits: 3<br />
PSY 215 Social Psychology Credits: 3<br />
MAP 110 Basic <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Clinical Procedures (first 8 wks) Credits: 3<br />
MAP 130 Med <strong>Assisting</strong> Specialty Exams/Procedures (second 8 wks) Credits: 3<br />
2nd Semester (19 credits)<br />
BIO 212 Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4<br />
ENG 111 Composition I Credits: 3<br />
OAD 250 <strong>Medical</strong> Law & Ethics Credits: 2<br />
OAD 262 Electronic <strong>Medical</strong> Records Credits: 2<br />
SPE 102 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3<br />
MAP 120 <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Administrative Procedures Credits: 4<br />
MAP 210 Advanced <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Clinical Procedures Credits: 4<br />
Accreditation<br />
The <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> <strong>Program</strong> of <strong>Owens</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>,<br />
Toledo and Findlay campus, Associate Degree program is<br />
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health<br />
Education <strong>Program</strong>s upon recommendation of the <strong>Medical</strong><br />
<strong>Assisting</strong> Education Review Board of the American Association<br />
of <strong>Medical</strong> Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).<br />
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education <strong>Program</strong>s<br />
1361 Park Street<br />
Clearwater, FL 33756<br />
(727) 210-2350<br />
www.caahep.org<br />
TAT 299 - Independent Study<br />
3rd Semester (18 credits)<br />
ENG 112 Composition II Credits: 3<br />
HIT 231 Pharmacology Credits: 2<br />
HIT 236 Pathophysiology Credits: 3<br />
OAD 265 <strong>Medical</strong> Office Simulation Credits: 2<br />
MAP 140 Emergency Preparedness for <strong>Medical</strong> Assistants Credits: 2<br />
MAP 230 Coding and Reimbursement (first 8 wks) Credits: 3<br />
MAP 240 <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Lab Procedures (first 8 wks) Credits: 4<br />
MAP 250 <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Directed Practice (second 8 wks) Credits: 4<br />
MAP 260 <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Assisting</strong> Dynamics (second 8 wks) Credits: 2<br />
For more information call (567) 661-7777.
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