MA-1100 Body Systems for Medical Assistants
4 Credits
Exploration of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the human body as it pertains to the scope of practice of the medical assistant.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 College Composition I, HTEC 1050 Introductory Medical Terminology or HTEC-1060 Medical Terminology I, and MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting, and eligibility to enroll in a co-requisite pairing of MATH-0930 Essential Skills for Algebraic & Quantitative Reasoning and MATH-1190 Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning; or qualifying math placement to enroll in MATH-1190 Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning.
MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting
3 Credits
An introductory course for students pursuing a medical assisting certificate or degree. Role of the medical assistant in the physician office setting, theory and practice of lab math, infection control, vital signs, and basic patient care principles of the medical assistant will be covered.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Test into college level math
MA-1430 Basic Medical Assisting
2 Credits
Introduces medical assisting students to core clinical skills, including administering medications, supporting vaccination protocols, performing blood collection, and assisting providers within scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on safety and professional standards to prepare students for effective patient care in outpatient settings.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting, concurrent enrollment in MA-143L Basic Medical Assisting Lab, and departmental approval.
MA-143L Basic Medical Assisting Laboratory
1 Credit
Develops core clinical skills in medical assisting through hands-on practice. Students perform medication administration, support vaccination protocols, complete blood collection procedures, and assist providers within scope of practice. Training emphasizes safe technique, compliance with professional standards, and skill application in outpatient settings to ensure effective patient care.
Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting, concurrent enrollment in MA-1430 Basic Medical Assisting, and departmental approval.
MA-1504 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office
3 Credits
Introduces essential knowledge and skills for medical office practice. Students learn effective communication, administrative functions, financial processes, and third-party reimbursement.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting, and concurrent enrollment in MA-150L Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office Lab, and departmental approval.
MA-150L Administrative Procedures Laboratory
1 Credit
This lab builds hands-on administrative skills for medical assisting. Students practice communication, appointment scheduling, records management, and inventory. Training includes processing payments, insurance claims, and coding for accurate billing.
Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I, or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I; Placement into a college-level math; HTEC-1050 Introduction to Medical Terminology or HTEC-1060 Medical terminology I; MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting; and concurrent enrollment in MA-1504 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office; or Departmental Approval. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTMMS001 (2 of 2 Courses).
MA-1601 EKG - Electrocardiogram Fundamentals
2 Credits
This course prepares students for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) role by integrating foundational knowledge with practical skills in cardiac testing. Emphasis is placed on safety, compliance, and patient care, including HIPAA, infection control, and scope of practice. Students study rhythm analysis, arrhythmia recognition, and waveform interpretation while practicing EKG acquisition, stress testing, and Holter monitoring. The course also addresses emergency recognition, professional communication, and accurate documentation, ensuring graduates can support providers in delivering safe, effective cardiovascular care.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
MA-2400 Advanced Procedures for the Medical Assistant
3 Credits
Theory of the more advanced procedures performed in the medical office by medical assistants including specimen collection, physician's office laboratory testing, assisting with minor surgical procedures, caring for patients over the lifespan, and patient education.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): MA-1100 Body Systems for Medical Assistants, MA-1200 Introduction to Medical Assisting, MA-1601 EKG- Electrocardiogram Fundamentals, MA-1430 Basic Medical Assisting, MA-1504 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office, and concurrent enrollment in MA-240L Advanced Procedures for the Medical Assistant Laboratory; and departmental approval
MA-240L Advanced Procedures for the Medical Assistant Laboratory
1 Credit
Practice of the more advanced procedures performed in the medical office by medical assistants including specimen collection, physician's office laboratory testing, assisting with minor surgical procedures, caring for patients over the lifespan, and patient education.
Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment with MA-2400 Advanced Procedures for the Medical Assistant, and departmental approval
MA-2420 Medical Assisting Certification Exam Review
1 Credit
Global review of general knowledge, administrative functions, and clinical skills in relation to medical assisting. Special focus on exam content outline topics to assist student preparing to take national credentialing examinations for medical assisting.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
MA-2601 Patient Advocate Fundamentals
2 Credits
Introduction to basic patient advocacy techniques: Patient resources, health promotion, preventative medicine, professional conduct, patient interviewing techniques. Learning how to recognize health disparities and increase health literacy.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: admission to Patient Navigator Program.
MA-2610 Advanced Health Care Delivery Coordination
2 Credits
Advanced training in competent delivery of coordination care in the ambulatory and the inpatient settings to patients with chronic illness and assist with end-of-life care. Includes navigation between the medical team, patients and their families.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: admission to Patient Navigator program.
MA-2620 Patient-Centered Medical Home
2 Credits
Advanced training for students to work with Patient-Centered Medical Homes by coordinating care between the medical team and the patient. Includes concepts, applications, intervention strategies, and implementations for successful patient care.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: admission to Patient Navigator program.
MA-2861 Medical Assisting Practicum and Seminar
2 Credits
Capstone course in Medical Assisting. Supervised clinical experience in a physician's office, clinic or family practice center. Students perform duties of a medical assistant while rotating through administrative and clinical areas of a physician's office, clinic or family practice center. Discussion of principles, procedures, and practical application of administrative, clinical and special medical assisting procedures. Opportunity to compare and contrast practices in various clinical settings.
Other Required Hours: Practicum: 160 practicum hours at an approved clinical site per semester plus 15 hours of seminar.
Prerequisite(s): MA-1503 Medical Office Procedures, and concurrent enrollment in MA-2413 Advanced Clinical Medical Assisting.