Medical Assistant Program
Division of Health Sciences and Nursing
Program Mission
The mission of the Medical Assistant Program is to offer a comprehensive, student-centered education designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment in a multitude of healthcare settings, national certification and to obtain knowledge and skills that serves as the foundation to build a successful career.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Medical Assistant Program will be able to:
- Evaluate parameters of vital signs for abnormal results to inform provider patient care.
- Administer medication based on appropriate dosage, side-effects, and the six rights of medication administration within scope of practice as appropriate
- Establish relationships with patients and other healthcare team members through effective communication including documentation in the medical record and education of patients
- Analyze an EKG strip for artifacts, errors, and abnormalities to inform the provider.
- Prepare a specimen sample for the laboratory through appropriate aseptic technique, draw order, and labeling/handling
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant:
Code | Title | Hours |
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MAST 1125 | Medical Assisting I | 5 |
MAST 1135 | Medical Assisting II | 4 |
MAST 1225 | Clinical Medical Assisting I | 5 |
MAST 1235 | Clinical Medical Assisting II | 4 |
MAST 2225 | Externship for Medical Asst | 4 |
MAST 1170 | Medical Terminology for MA | 1 |
or HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | |
HCOR 1205 | Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct | 2 |
CPTR 1000 | Introduction to Computers | 2 |
BUSO 1030 | Business English | 3 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of General Studies
The highest exit point in the Medical Assistant program is the Associate of General Studies (AGS). The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Associate of General Studies (AGS):
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Certificate of General Studies | 30 | |
General Education Core | ||
General Education Electives | ||
Medical Assistant Elective Courses* | 30 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
*It is recommended that students complete the Certificate of Technical Studies in Medical Assistant as the 30 credit hours needed for completion of the Associate of General Studies.
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in MA Phlebotomy:
Code | Title | Hours |
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MAST 1170 | Medical Terminology for MA | 1 |
or HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | |
HCOR 1205 | Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct | 2 |
MAST 1225 | Clinical Medical Assisting I | 5 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in MA EKG:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MAST 1170 | Medical Terminology for MA | 1 |
or HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | |
HCOR 1205 | Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct | 2 |
MAST 1235 | Clinical Medical Assisting II | 4 |
Total Hours | 7 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 semesters (9 months).
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
Career Opportunities
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