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Medical Assistant (MEA)
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assistant prepares the graduates
of this program for entry-level employment in a physician’s office or
those capacities in which medical secretarial and/or basic clinical and laboratory
training are required. The program curriculum will provide studies
in Anatomy and Physiology, Communications, Medical Assistant Administrative
Procedures, Medical Transcription, and Medical Assistant Clinical
Procedures. Also, a 240-hour Externship will be required in semesters IV.
A grade of “C” or better in all Medical Assistant, Biology, and Business
and Computer Applications courses, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better,
completion of the fi rst and second semester courses and approval of the
Department Chair is required before enrollment in the first Medical Assistant
Externship.
Career Opportunities
Jobs for which graduates are expected to be qualified include medical office
assistant, medical secretary or transcriptionist, in a single or group practice
of physicians, hospital, or public health facility, and other capacities requiring
medical secretarial, medical assisting and office management skills.
Program Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assistant,
the graduate is prepared to:
1. Be able to evaluate and perform medical offi ce administrative procedures
including records management, coding and claim filing.
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand and transcribe medical correspondence.
3. Collect, process and analyze biological specimens.
4. Apply principles of safety, sterilization and disinfecting in all aspects
of patient/offi ce procedures.
5. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication
skills with patients, health care professionals, and the public.
6. Obtain vital signs, patient history and instruct patients on treatments.
7. Prepare patients for routine or specialty examinations or procedures.
8. Assist other healthcare professionals in patient preparation or procedures.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admissions requirements of the College, applicants
to this program must have had the following: Biology with lab.
Pre-registration Requirements
Prior to enrollment in the MEA course, applicants of this program must
have had the following:
• A physical exam performed by a qualified health care professional
• Proof of the following immunizations or titers:
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) - 3 doses
Adult Tetanus Purified Protein Derivative (PPD for TB)
Varicella titer for Chicken Pox
• Professional liability insurance is required.
• All students are advised to purchase their own Health/Accident Insurance
• CPR certifi cation prior to the beginning of the third semester
• The program is designed for a fall start of the MEA courses
Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements
Semester I
Credit Hours
BCA 101 Computer Keyboarding 3
BCA 120 Introduction to Computer Applications 3
BIO ___ Biology - select one of the following:
BIO 101 General Biology (Lec.) 3
BIO 102 General Biology (Lab) 1
or
BIO 115* Anatomy & Physiology I (Lec.) 3
BIO 116* Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab) 1
MAT 101** Business Math 3
MET 111 Medical Terminology I 3
Semester II
BCA 121 Word Processing 3
BIO ___ Biology - select one of the following:
BIO 105 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 3
or
BIO 117* Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec.) 3
BIO 118* Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) 1
ENG 101** College Writing 3
MET 101 Medical Transcription I 4
COM 100 Public Speaking 3
*The BIO 115-118 series is the recommended choice for transfer to
a bachelor degree program. Please note course prerequisites.
**Course placement determined by placement test scores and/or prior
college work.
Semester III
MEA 200 Medical Administrative Procedures 4
MEA 221 Medical Clinical Procedures I (Lab) 2
MEA 222 Medical Clinical Procedures I (Lec.) 3
MEA 224 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants 2
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
___ ___ Elective: Humanities - Advisor Approved 3
Semester IV
MEA 210 Insurance Coding/Claims Processing 3
MEA 230 Advanced Medical Clinical Procedures II (Lec.) 3
MEA 231 Advanced Medical Clinical Procedures II (Lab) 2
MEA 266 Medical Assistant Externship (240 hrs) 6
___ ___ Elective: BUS or BCA - Advisor Approved 3
Total Credit Hour Requirements 63-64
Please Note: Students must provide own transportation to and from the
externship sites. All Medical Assistant majors must follow the prescribed
course sequence.
Distribution of A.A.S. Credit Hour Requirements
Humanities and Social Sciences - 12 (20%)
COM 100; ENG 101; Humanities elective; and PSY 101
Mathematics and/or Science - 10-11 (16%)
MAT 101; BIO 115, 116, 117, 118 (or BIO 101, 102, 105)
Concentration - 41 (64%)
BCA 101, 120, 121; MEA 200, 210, 221, 222, 230, 231, 266; MET 101,
111; and one business elective
High school prerequisites for admission into this program: Biology with lab
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