2016-2017 Catalog

Medical Assistant, Associate of Applied Science

(91 credits)

Program Description

The Medical Assistant AAS Degree prepares students for employment in healthcare facilities including clinics, hospitals, tribal health, etc. in both the front office and the clinical setting. This two-year AAS degree provides knowledge and skills in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, patient in-take, billing and coding, law and ethics in the healthcare field, communication with patients, and software used for patient records. Clinical skills will include preparing patients for exams, taking patient histories, phlebotomy, lab specimen collection, medications, human diseases, and routine patient care.

Career Opportunities

Employment trends indicate that the Medical Assistant profession is expected to grow significantly both in Montana and nationally over the next 5-7 year period.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant A.A.S., students will be able to:

  • Utilize correct medical terms and identify body systems and functions.
  • Apply knowledge of the ethical/legal aspects of working in the healthcare field.
  • Demonstrate effective skills in coding and billing in a healthcare facility.
  • Input patient information into healthcare software for the purpose of coding, billing and maintaining patient records.
  • Perform the routine clinical skills of an office or clinic.
  • Administer routine medications.
  • Assist Health Care Providers in various settings.
  • Demonstrate appropriate methods of communication when dealing with patients, co-workers, and other healthcare providers.
  • Include cultural considerations in all aspects of their position when interacting with clients.

Requirements:

  • Must complete a background check by the second quarter of the program
  • Must have all immunizations required by clinical agencies
  • Must provide documentation of health insurance coverage
  • Must earn a B or Better in all HIEP, BIOS and MAST Courses

Curriculum

Fall (First Year)

CAPP 100Computer Literacy

1

ENGL 101English Composition I

3

OFED 106Keyboard Skill Building

1

BIOS 215Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOS 216Human Anatomy & Phys Lab

1

HIEP 117Medical Terminology and Anatomy

4

HIEP 121Medical Legal Aspects

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Winter (First Year)

MATH 100College Algebra

5

CAPP 102Document Processing

3

MAST 141Human Disease

3

HIEP 130Medical Billing I

2

BIOS 217Human Anatomy & Phys II

4

BIOS 218Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring (First Year)

OFED 121Human Relations

3

CAPP 161Electronic Spreadsheets

3

HIEP 131Medical Office Billing II

3

HIEP 133Essentials of ElectronicMedicalRecr

3

MAST 143Pharmacology for the Medical Assist

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fall (Second Year)

HMNT 101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

PHIL 100Introduction to Philosophy

3

OR

ENGL 210World Literature

3

 

MAST 235ClinicalSkillsForTheMedAsstantLab I

6

HIEP 201Medical Office Procedures

4

NASD 101History of Indians in the US HCT

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Winter (Second Year)

ELECTIVE
NASD

3

SPCH 100Basic Communications

3

MAST 240ClinicalSkillsForTheMedAsstantLabII

6

Total Credit Hours:12

Spring (Second Year)

MAST 271Medical Assistant Externship

12

MAST 281CMA Exam Prep

2

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 91