Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BST 1303 or CIS 1113 |
Introduction to Computers or Fundamental Computer Operation |
3 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| HSCI 1113 | Medical Terminology (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| HSCI 1123 | Human Anatomical Structure I (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| HSCI 1243 | Human Anatomical Structure II (Must pass with a "C" or better ) 1 | 3 |
| PSY 2003 | General Psychology | 3 |
| TMAT 1203 | Technical Mathematics (or higher math, Must pass with a "C" or better) | 3 |
| Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the program before taking any of the MA courses below. | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 2113 | Basic Pharmacology with an Overview of Microbiology | 3 |
| MA 2123 | Medical Office Computer Systems and Insurance | 3 |
| MA 2133 | Medical Assistant Administrative Practice | 3 |
| MA 2143 | Coding Principles for the Medical Office | 3 |
| MA 2153 | Medical Assistant Role in Emergency Preparedness | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 2213 | Medical Laboratory Orientation and Instrumentation 2 | 3 |
| MA 2214 | Medical Laboratory Orientation and Instrumentation Laboratory 3 | 4 |
| MA 2222 | Medical Assistant Practice Laboratory 4 | 2 |
| MA 2223 | Medical Assistant Practice 5 | 3 |
| MA 2233 | Legal and Ethical Practices of the Medical Office | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| First Summer Session (five-week courses) | ||
| MA 2312 | Medical Assistant Seminar 6 | 2 |
| MA 2314 | Medical Assisting Practicum 7 | 4 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Prerequisite: HSCI 1123 Human Anatomical Structure I
- 2
Co-requisite: MA 2214 Medical Laboratory Orientation and Instrumentation Laboratory
- 3
Co-requisite: MA 2213 Medical Laboratory Orientation and Instrumentation
- 4
Co-requisite: MA 2223 Medical Assistant Practice
- 5
Co-requisite: MA 2222 Medical Assistant Practice Laboratory
- 6
Co-requisite: MA 2314 Medical Assisting Practicum
- 7
Co-requisite: MA 2312 Medical Assistant Seminar
Students who complete the program will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the content for competence in the medical assisting profession as outlined by 2022 MAERB Core Curriculum. Mastery would encompass cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills and affective behaviors.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by using evidence-based techniques along with research and theoretical knowledge to help determine best practice and apply that knowledge in simulated or monitored clinical practice.
- Demonstrate respect for diversity considering the unique cultural, generational, socioeconomic, and geographic characteristics of an individual and family when providing medical assistance to the patient.
- Demonstrate value for and participate in community service, to effectively apply life skills such as:
a) demonstrate active listening and develop professional communication skills such as tactfulness
b) develop interpersonal relationships through teamwork and recognize personal boundaries
5. Demonstrate appropriate care for and use of profession-specific technology.
6. Demonstrate professional characteristics and behaviors according to the AAMA Code of Ethics and the Scope of Practice as it pertains to the Arkansas State Medical Board Regulations.
For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php