Medical Assisting (Academic Minor)

Course Requirements

The following courses are required to obtain the minor in Medical Assisting:

BIOL 2010/2011 (4) Detailed study of structure and functions of human organism; credit not acceptable for Biology major or minor. Laboratory observations, demonstrations and experiments designed to help students develop a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Topics covered are anatomical terminology, genetics, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

BIOL 2020/2021 (4) Continuation of BIOL 2010. Laboratory observations, demonstrations and experiments designed to help students develop a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Topics covered are the special senses, and the circulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite/s: BIOL 2010/2011

HMSE 2000 (2) Foundations of medical language with specific emphasis on terminology and nomenclature for health and sport sciences.

HLSC 3000 (3) Introduction to medical assisting and medical office management within the healthcare team. Topics such as legal and ethical considerations affecting the medical assistant, safety, medical emergencies, basic pharmacology, nutritional requirements, and rehabilitation procedures will be explored.
Prerequisite/s: BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL2020/2021, HMSE 2000
*Note: This course may be substituted if the student completes ESMS 4903 during spring 2019

HLSC 3001 (4) Instruction in basic laboratory techniques and clinical exam room procedures used by the medical assistant. Topics include vital signs, EKGs, preparing and administering medications, collecting and processing specimens, phlebotomy, and related tasks.
Prerequisite/s: BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL2020/2021, HMSE 2000
*Note: This course may be substituted if the student completes ESMS 4904 during spring 2019

HLSC 3002 (3) Concepts of Medical Assistant-patient interactions through written, verbal and electronic forms of communication. Students will explore topics such as active listening, nonverbal communication, therapeutic communication, fundamental writing skills, proper telephone etiquette and related tasks.
Prerequisite/s: BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL2020/2021, HMSE 2000

HLSC 3003 (3) Introduction to medical office administration responsibilities for Medical Assistants. Topics such as medical coding and billing, health insurance, medical record management, and patient scheduling will be covered.
Prerequisite/s: BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL2020/2021, HMSE 2000

HLSC 3004 (1) A review of concepts for students preparing to take the Medical Assisting certification examination.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL2020/202, HMSE 2000, HLSC 3000, HLSC 3001, HLSC 3002, HLSC 3003