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Curriculum in Medical Assistant |
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Freshman Year |
Hours |
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English Composition I, II (ENGL 1013,
1023)1
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6 |
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Principles of Zoology (BIOL 2124) or
Principles of Biology (BIOL 1114) |
4 |
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Basic Pharmacology with an Overview
of Microbiology (AHS 1023) |
3 |
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Mathematics1 |
3 |
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General Psychology (PSY 2003)
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3 |
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Speech (SPH 1003 or 2003)
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3 |
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Introduction to Computer Based
Systems (COMS 1003) |
3 |
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Microcomputer Applications (COMS
2003) |
3 |
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First Aid (PE 2513) |
3 |
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Total |
31 |
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Sophomore Year |
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Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
(BIOL 2004) |
4 |
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Medical Terminology (AHS
2013)3
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3 |
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Medical Laboratory Orientation and
Instrumentation (BIOL 2023) |
3 |
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Medical Laboratory Orientation and
Instrumentation, Laboratory (BIOL 2022) |
2 |
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Medical Assistant Clinical Practice
(AHS 2034) |
4 |
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Medical Assistant Clinical Practice,
Laboratory (AHS 2032) |
2 |
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Basic Coding Principles
(HIM 3003) |
3 |
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Medical Assistant Administrative
Practice (AHS 2044) |
4 |
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Legal Concepts for the Health Fields
(HIM 4073) |
3 |
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Computers in the Medical Office with
an Overview of Insurance Procedures (AHS 2053) |
3 |
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American History2 |
3 |
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Total |
34 |
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Summer Session (Following
Sophomore Year) |
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Externship (AHS 2055) |
5 |
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Medical Assistant Seminar (AHS 2061)
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1 |
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Total |
6 |
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1See appropriate
alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements"
2HIST 2003 or
2013.
3Credit may be
earned through successful completion of the challenge examination in
medical terminology. Refer to the section in the catalog entitled
"Credit by Examination." |
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