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The purpose of this program is to prepare the student as a multi-skilled medical assistant. This is done through the acquisition of the knowledge and skills that are necessary to work in clinical and administrative settings at hospitals, clinics, medical Labs, diagnostic centers, and doctor’s offices. In addition, the program offers options for entry-level positions such as front office procedures, back office procedures, and back office procedures. Florida National University students will be able to apply for the American Registry for Medical Assistants (ARMA) registry.

Program type

Diploma's Degree

Credit Hours

36 hours

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General Education
(13 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit) Credit Hours
SLS 1501
College Study Skills
1
Communications (6 Credits) Credit Hours
ENC 1101
English Composition I
3
SPC 1017
Fundamentals of Oral Communications
3
Natural Sciences (3 Credits) Credit Hours
BSC 1081
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
3
Information Literacy (3 Credits) Credit Hours
CGS 1030
Introduction to Information Technology
3

Core Requirements
(23 Credits)

Courses Credit Hours
HSC 1531C
Medical Terminology
3
HSC 1230L
Patient Care Procedures
2
MEA 1659
Electronic Medical Records
3
MEA 2226C
Examining Room Procedures
3
MEA 2265C
Lab Procedures
3
MEA 2266C
Lab Procedures II
3
MEA 2305C
Medical Office Procedures
3
MEA 2332C
Medical Insurance Coding and Billing
3