General Technology - Medical Assisting, AAS (AAS.GENET.MED)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Medical Assisting Career Path

60 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

This degree is a completion program for students with a Medical Assisting Diploma (DAS.MEDIA) . Students may complete this degree concurrently with the Medical Assisting Diploma (DAS.MEDIA) . Students who already hold this diploma should consult with the program advisor.

Students can earn only one degree in General Technology in a single career path.

Related Certificates

The Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP) (CAS.HEALSP.MED Pathway) can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Some courses may be required prior to admission to this program. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science (Choose One):
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3 or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
Required Other (Choose One):
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3 or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

AHS 104 - Medical Vocabulary-Anatomy Credit: 3
AHS 121 - Basic Pharmacology Credit: 2
AHS 142 - Phlebotomy Credit: 2
AHS 170 - Fundamentals of Disease Credit: 3
MED 103 - Medical Assisting Introduction Credit: 3
MED 122 - Medical Assisting Lab Procedures I Credit: 2
MED 125 - Medical Assisting Advanced Laboratory Credit: 2
MED 131 - Administrative Skills of the Medical Office I Credit: 2
MED 134 - Medical Assisting Financial Management Credit: 2
MED 135 - Medical Office Insurance I Credit: 2
MED 136 - Medical Office Insurance II Credit: 2
MED 141 - Medical Office Clinical Skills I Credit: 2
MED 142 - Medical Office Clinical Skills II Credit: 2
MED 151 - Medical Assisting Clinical I Credit: 4
MED 152 - Medical Assisting Clinical II Credit: 4

Total: 37

Part C - Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Students must complete at least 12 credit hours in a secondary specialty path. Your degree path may require more than 12 credit hours to complete the associate degree. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies.

BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credit: 3
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credit: 3
MGT 120 - Small Business Management Credit: 3
MKT 101 - Marketing Credit: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3
PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology Credit: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3

Total: 8

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Health Science programs, such as mandated orientation session and health record requirements. View the specific requirements by visiting the Health Sciences division page.

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters page for more information.

For more information, review the program information and information sessions page. Visit the course programs and progression page for program completion and course progression information.

Course Sequence

Review the General Technology - Medical Assisting, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.