Medical Assisting-General Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: Varies according to program choice
Program Description
The General Technology Program is intended for students who find it necessary to design a program to meet specific individual needs. To enroll in the program, the student must meet with the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator to determine a curriculum plan. All courses must be approved by the Medical Assisting Program Coordinator.
Practical Experience
Students gain interpersonal and technical skills by completing clinical rotations in local physicians' offices.
Professional Opportunities
Certified medical assistant employed in physicians' offices, hospitals and clinics; office management, education, and other specialties depending on the selected courses
EEDA Career Cluster
Health Sciences
Course Requirements for Applied Science in Medical Assisting
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
MAT 160 Math for Business and Finance (3)
ENG 165 Professional Communications (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts (from approved list) (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
*Primary Technical Specialty: (36 Credits)
Must be a graduate of an accredited CAAHEP Medical Assisting Program
Secondary Technical Specialty: (12 Credits)
Courses must be approved by the Medical Assisting Program coordinator.
An individualized plan will be developed for each student after meeting with the medical assisting program coordinator.
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
Other Hours Required for Graduation (6 Credits)
Enhancement of Primary or Secondary Technical Specialty. Courses must be approved by Medical Assisting Program coordinator.
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 69 Credits