Medical Assisting, AAS

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Associate of Applied Science • MEDA AAS

The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates are prepared in the basics of patient care, basic laboratory practices and medical office procedures. In addition, the graduate will have developed their interpersonal communication skills and acquired a foundation in both psychology and diversity. The graduate is eligible to take the certification exam of the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) and/or the American Medical Technologist Exam (RMA).

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Integrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, mathematics, pharmacology, and pathophysiology to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Integrate clinical workflow and business strategies in medical office practice.
Evaluate ethical principles in providing patient care and upholding patient rights.
Integrate critical thinking while performing competencies essential in the medical assisting profession.
Apply quality control procedures to promote health and prevent illness and injury.

Foundations of Excellence - 29 Credits

ACES 100 - Achieving Career and Education Success 3 Credits
BIOL 115 - Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease I 4 Credits #
BIOL 116 - Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease II 4 Credits #
COMM 120 - Presentation Techniques 3 Credits
ENGL 109 - Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 110 - Advanced Composition 3 Credits
MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credits
SOSC 201 - Diversity in Society 3 Credits

Foundations of Health Professions - 9 Credits

HLTH 101M - Introduction to Health Careers 0 Credits
HLTH 110 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
HLTH 220 - Pharmacology 3 Credits
HLTH 230 - Health Care Law and Ethics 3 Credits

Major - 16 Credits

HLTH 250 - Health Care Reimbursement Management 3 Credits
MEDA 254 - Clinical Patient Care 3 Credits +
MEDA 255 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures 3 Credits +
MEDA 259 - Medical Office Applications 3 Credits
MEDA 290 - Medical Assisting Practicum 4 Credits +

Open Electives - 6 Credits

See “Guide To Electives ” for list of choices.

Recommended Electives:

CHEM 150 - Foundations of Chemistry 3 Credits **
CHEM 150L - Foundations of Chemistry Lab 1 Credits **
BIOL 110 - Foundations of Cell Biology 3 Credits **
BIOL 110L - Foundations of Cell Biology Lab 1 Credits **
HINT 110 - Introduction to HIM 3 Credits
HINT 201 - Health Information Technology 3 Credits
HLTH 210 - Health Care Organizations and Systems 3 Credits
HLTH 211 - Healthcare Management 3 Credits
HLTH 320 - Public Health Perspectives 3 Credits
PSYC 127 - Healthy Living 3 Credits
PSYC 270 - Dimensions Of Aging 3 Credits
PSYC 303 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits **

Total Credits: 60

+These MEDA courses must be completed at Davenport University in order to be eligible to sit for the certification exams.

#A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL 115 and BIOL 116 .

**Recommended electives for students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN).

To be prepared for success on the national certification exam and entry into the Medical Assisting profession, it is strongly recommended that students meet the most current catalog year requirements.