Diploma Program

41 Credit Hours
9 months (day) - 2 semesters
12 months (evenings) - 3 semesters

Program Objective

To train students to assist physicians, as well as, to handle some office and basic lab test responsibilities. This is a comprehensive program designed to prepare assistants in the medical field. Students are encouraged to develop a professional attitude and a genuine desire to serve humanity. Built into this program are opportunities to foster maturity, dependability, accuracy, and the ability to work well with medical supervisors and peers.

Curriculum		Credit Hours
GEN100	Professional Development	1
GEN103	Typing I	2.5
GEN105	Job Hunt	1
BOA205	Introduction to Word Processing	3
MDS101	Medical Terminology	1
MDS102	Anatomy & Physiology I	3
MDS103	Anatomy & Physiology II	3
MDS106	Medical Office Procedures	3
MDS107	Medical Law & Ethics	1
MDS203	Medical Assisting I	3
MDS204	Medical Assisting II	3
MDS207	Clinical Lab Procedures I (Urinalysis)	3
MDS208	Clinical Lab Procedures II (Phlebotomy & Hematology)	3
MDS211	EKG Techniques I	2
MDS212	Principles of Pharmacology / Injection Techniques	3
ITS101	Internship	5.5
	Total Credit Hours	41

Medical assistants work in doctors' offices, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, federal, state or city medical departments, as well as, clinics, radiology laboratories, and medical schools. This is an entry level career option with valuable transferable skills.

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