NOTE: No new students will be accepted into the Medical Assisting program as of February 2026.
The Medical Assisting Diploma prepares healthcare professionals with a wide range of skills to handle administrative tasks, clinical duties, and laboratory work.
Course work covers appointment management, insurance processing, billing procedures, and computer skills; it also includes training in exam assistance, basic lab techniques, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, and the ethical and legal aspects of patient care.
Graduates of the medical assisting program may be eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assisting and the Registered Phlebotomy Technician exams through the American Medical Technologist organization. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals.
Specific Requirements
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: MED and OST
Courses in this program
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| ENG-111 | 3 | ||
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This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course that satisfies English Composition. |
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| MED-110 | 1 | ||
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This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting. |
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| MED-116 | 4 | ||
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This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify body system components and functions relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care. |
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| MED-121 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. |
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| MED-122 | 3 | ||
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This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. |
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| OST-149 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of the physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. |
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| MED-130 | 1 | ||
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This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical environment. |
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| MED-131 | 2 | ||
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This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel. |
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| MED-140 | 5 | ||
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This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures. |
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| MED-240 | 5 | ||
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This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED-140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures. |
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| OST-137 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of the software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use the software in a business environment. |
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| COM-120 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations. |
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| MED-260 | 5 | ||
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This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level healthcare professional. |
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Curriculum is based on the 2025-2026 catalog.
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