Medical Assisting
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
English
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psych | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM-212 | Humanities II | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL-211 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 |
| REL-212 | Intro to New Testament | 3 |
Major Requirements
36 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-163 | Basic Anat & Physiology | 5 |
| MED-110 | Orientation to Med Assist | 1 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-130 | Admin Office Proc I | 2 |
| MED-131 | Admin Office Proc II | 2 |
| MED-140 | Exam Room Procedures I | 5 |
| MED-150 | Laboratory Procedures I | 5 |
| MED-260 | MED Clinical Practicum | 5 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| OST-149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 |
Other Requirements
32 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-113 | Ori to Clinic Setting II | 2 |
| MED-114 | Prof Interac in Heal Care | 1 |
| MED-240 | Exam Room Procedures II | 5 |
| MED-262 | Clinical Perspectives | 1 |
| MED-264 | Med Assisting Overview | 2 |
| MED-270 | Symptomatology | 3 |
| MED-272 | Drug Therapy | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| OST-136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| MED-232 | Medical Insurance Coding | 2 |
| OST-148 | Med Ins & Billing | 3 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 70
Fall Semester 1
19 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success and Study Skills or College Transfer Success | 1 |
| BIO-163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| MED-110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 |
| MED-118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| MED-121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| MED-130 | Administrative Office Procedures I | 2 |
| MED-140 | Examination Room Procedures I | 5 |
Spring Semester 1
18 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MED-122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| MED-131 | Administrative Office Procedures II | 2 |
| MED-150 | Laboratory Procedures I | 5 |
| MED-240 | Examination Room Procedures II | 5 |
Summer Semester
6 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers or Word Processing | 3 |
| MED-272 | Drug Therapy | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Medical Assisting can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$45,140/yr
$38,490
$47,500
+15.9%
Projected Outlook
3,500
Annual Job Openings
23,650
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$43,330/yr
$37,430
$46,860
+10%
Projected Outlook
720
Annual Job Openings
5,410
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.