Medical Assisting - AAS
Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Owensboro Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 5108017129
Progression in the Medical Assisting program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or above in each required course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average or above (on a 4.0 scale).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select one of the following three options: | 3 | |
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Applied Mathematics | ||
Higher Level Quantitative Reasoning Course | ||
| Select one of the following two options: | 4-8 | |
| Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory | ||
| PSY 110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 |
| Heritage/Humanities | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 16-20 | |
| Additional Suggested General Education Courses (Not Required) | ||
| Writing II | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Basic Public Speaking | ||
| Support Courses | ||
| AHS 115 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or CLA 131 | Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin | |
| or MIT 103 | Medical Office Terminology | |
| CPR 100 | CPR for Healthcare Professionals 1 | 1 |
| or KHP 190 | First Aid and Emergency Care | |
| Digital Literacy | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 23-28 | |
| Students must complete one of the pathways listed below to complete the AAS requirements. | ||
Pathway 1
Offered at: Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Owensboro Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 510801711
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| General Education and Support Courses | 23-28 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| MAI 105 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MAI 125 | Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques I | 2 |
| MAI 140 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I | 4 |
| MAI 155 | Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant | 4 |
| MAI 170 | Dosage Calculations | 2 |
| MAI 200 | Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant | 3 |
| MAI 220 | Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques II | 3 |
| MAI 240 | Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II | 4 |
| MAI 270 | Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 3 |
| MAI 281 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 1 |
| MAI 284 | Medical Assisting Externship | 2-3 |
| MAI 289 | Medical Assisting Assessment Preparation | 1-2 |
| Approved Electives | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60-67 | |
Pathway 1 - Approved Elective List
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BAS 288 | Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MAI 299 | Selected Topics: Medical Assisting: (Topic) | 1-4 |
| MIT 104 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| MIT 205 | Advanced Medical Coding | 3 |
| MIT 240 | Medical Interpreter-Lecture | 3 |
| MIT 241 | Medical Interpreter-Laboratory | 1 |
| NFS 101 | Human Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| PHB 100 | Phlebotomy | 6 |
| PHB 155 | Phlebotomy Clinical | 2-3 |
| OST 100 | 1 | |
| OST 110 | Word Processing Applications | 3 |
Pathway 2
Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Gateway Community and Technical College
Program Plan Number: 510801713
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| General Education and Support Courses | 23-28 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| MAI 105 | Introduction to Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MAI 155 | Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant | 4 |
| MAI 162 | Medical Assisting Laboratory & Clinical Procedures I | 6 |
| MAI 200 | Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant | 3 |
| MAI 262 | Medical Assisting Laboratory & Clinical Procedures II | 6 |
| MAI 265 | Applied Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 4 |
| MAI 281 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 1 |
| MAI 284 | Medical Assisting Externship | 2-3 |
| MAI 289 | Medical Assisting Assessment Preparation | 1-2 |
| Approved Electives | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 60-67 | |
Pathway 2 - Approved Elective List
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BAS 288 | Personal and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| MAI 299 | Selected Topics: Medical Assisting: (Topic) | 1-4 |
| MIT 104 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| MIT 205 | Advanced Medical Coding | 3 |
| MIT 240 | Medical Interpreter-Lecture | 3 |
| MIT 241 | Medical Interpreter-Laboratory | 1 |
| NFS 101 | Human Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| PHB 100 | Phlebotomy | 6 |
| PHB 152 | Phlebotomy: Clinical Experience | 1 |
| PHB 155 | Phlebotomy Clinical | 2-3 |
| Course(s) approved Course by Medical Assisting Program Coordinator | ||
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With proof of CPR certification for Health Care Professionals, credit may be granted for CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals (1 credit hours)