Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy or Business Option (AAT)(Plan Code: MLAMSAPT)
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Updated 8/30/24. Please see corrections page for further details.
| Code | Title | Credits/Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Requirements | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| PTWR 135 | Introduction to Applied Technical Writing 1 | 5 |
| or ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | |
| Computational Skills | ||
| MA 103 | Math for Medical Assistants 2 | 3 |
| AH 261 | Statistics for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
| Human Relations | ||
| MA 222 | Medical Assistant Practicum | 6 |
| Medical Assisting Foundation | ||
| AH 100 | Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 3 |
| AH 101 | Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 3 |
| AH 104 | Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration | 3 |
| AH 110 | Medical Terminology I 2 | 3 |
| AH 111 | Medical Terminology II 2 | 3 |
| AH 120 | Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings | 1 |
| MA 123 | Legal Aspects of The Medical Office 2 | 3 |
| Medical Assisting Core | ||
| BUS 104 | Keyboarding & Word Processing 3 | 1-3 |
| HLTH 124 | Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 1 |
| CMST& 210 | Interpersonal Communication | 2-5 |
| or MA 124 | Therapeutic Comm Skills for Health Prof | |
| MA 104 | Medical Office Administrative Procedures | 6 |
| MA 201 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 5 |
| MA 202 | MA Assistant Examination Review | 2 |
| MA 211 | Medical Office Clinical Procedures | 6 |
| MA 212 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| MA 221 | Medical Office Laboratory Procedures | 6 |
| MA 232 | Medical Assistant Seminar | 1 |
| MA 241 | Medical Coding for Medical Assistants | 4 |
| MA 251 | Patient Advocacy and Care Navigation | 3 |
| Medical Assisting Specialization | ||
| Select from one of the following options: | 12-13 | |
| Phlebotomy Option (Subplan: PHLEBOTOMY) | ||
| Phlebotomy Education W/Lab (3 credits/units) | ||
| Basic Laboratory for The Phlebotomist (3 credits/units) | ||
| Phlebotomy Clinical Experience (5 credits/units) | ||
| Phlebotomy Clinical Seminar (1 credit/unit) | ||
| Business Management Option (Subplan: MANAGEMENT) | ||
| Computer Business Applications (5 credits/units) | ||
| Supervisory Communication I, Written (3 credits/units) | ||
| Conflict Management (2 credits/units) | ||
| Principles of Management (3 credits/units) | ||
| Total Credits/Units | 90-94 | |
- 1
PTWR 135 does not meet 100 level incoming/transfer credit requirements for Bachelor Degree programs.
- 2
AH 100, AH 101, AH 110, AH 111, MA 103, and MA 123 must be seven (7) years current upon program entry.
- 3
Only 1 (one) credit required for degree.
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
- Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
- Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
- Demonstrate use of medical office administrative and clinical software to complete medical office tasks (scheduling, patient information management, billing and office finances). (affective, cognitive and psychomotor)
- Apply policies and principles of office management (patient reception, scheduling, billing and office finances). (affective, cognitive and psychomotor)
- Apply policies and procedures for office management. (cognitive)
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member to accomplish a task. (affective)
- Communicate effectively with peers, patients, and health care professionals through written and oral communications. (affective and psychomotor).
- Accurately and effectively demonstrate clinical skills required of the medical assistant. (affective, cognitive and psychomotor)
- Successfully complete all criteria necessary for taking the CMA Exam. (cognitive and psychomotor)
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