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Medical Assistant Certificate

New in fall 2006

Prepares students to enter the field of healthcare as a medical assistant. Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical duties in a healthcare practice and report directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. The certificate provides an option for students interested in patient care who do not want a career requiring a two- or four-year degree.

Program Description (requires Acrobat Reader)

Required Courses

AHS-1205 Medical Terminology
AHS-2200 Medical Assisting (4 cr)
BUS-2160 Insurance & Reimbursement Procedures (2 cr)
BIO-1140 Human Biology
CIS-1041 Microcomputer Applications I
COM-1010 Effective Workplace Communication
ENG-1230 Business & Professional Writing

Total Credits: 21

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.