MAP: Medical Assistant

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MAP-111 Medical Office Management I

3 credits—Medical Office Management introduces students to the essential skills required to operate efficiently in a healthcare office environment. This course combines traditional administrative responsibilities with modern Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to prepare students for today’s medical practices. Students will gain hands-on experience with patient scheduling, insurance processing, billing, coding, and medical documentation. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with healthcare regulations. By integrating both paper-based systems and EHR platforms, students will develop the versatility needed to manage a variety of clinical office settings.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $823.00

MAP-227 Medical Lab Procedures I

3 credits—This course introduces the role of the medical assistant and provides foundational skills in laboratory techniques, infection control, and surgical preparation. Students learn basic patient intake and assessment procedures, perform routine maintenance of clinical equipment, and apply methods of quality control. The course emphasizes first aid, emergency preparedness, and compliance with OSHA and CLIA regulations to promote a safe and effective clinical environment.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,690.00

MAP-230 Medical Laboratory Procedures II

4 credits—This course is an advanced laboratory introduction to medical diagnostic and laboratory techniques and offers skill development in a wide variety of low and moderately complex diagnostic procedures, microscopic and chemical analysis of blood. Students will develop skills in specimen collection in varying age groups and in using a variety of blood collection methods including; vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture. Topics covered will include hematology, body chemistry, microbiology, immunology testing, and blood typing.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MAP-227

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,529.00

MAP-240 Medical Lab Procedures III

3 credits—This course provides an understanding of best practices in the medical office setting with a focus on infection control, risk management, and patient preparation for specialty examinations. Students will gain experience assisting with wound care treatments and providing health and nutrition education. The course includes instruction and practice in the safe preparation and administration of medications via oral, parenteral (excluding intravenous), transdermal, and inhalation routes. Emphasis is placed on maintaining compliance with federal and state healthcare legislation and regulations. Students will also perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests following established protocols and safety standards.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MAP-227

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,123.00

MAP-261 Fundamentals of Electrocardiography

2 credits—This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform electrocardiograms in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on understanding cardiac anatomy and physiology, identifying normal and abnormal heart rhythms, and properly preparing patients for ECG procedures. Students will learn how to operate ECG equipment, recognize artifacts, and ensure accurate recording and documentation of results. Safety measures, infection control, and professional communication are integrated throughout the course.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $995.00

MAP-371 Clinical Experience I

1 credits—Clinical Experience I is a rotation that introduces students to the clinical environment. Under supervision, students begin applying basic skills learned in the classroom and lab. Emphasis is on professional behavior, communication, and gaining confidence in patient care and administrative tasks.

Clinic Hours: 48

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $571.00

MAP-372 Clinical Experience II

1 credits—Clinical Experience II is focused on skill reinforcement and increasing independence. Students expand their ability to perform both clinical and administrative responsibilities while applying critical thinking in patient care.

Clinic Hours: 48

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $241.00

MAP-373 Clinical Experience III

1 credits—Clinical Experience III is a clinical rotation that prepares students for transition into the workforce. Students are expected to function with minimal supervision, demonstrating mastery of both administrative and clinical skills while displaying professionalism and leadership.

Clinic Hours: 48

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $541.00

MAP-402 Medical Law and Ethics

2 credits—This course will provide the student with the legal and ethical implications of practice in a medical setting. Issues covered will include scope of practice, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, legal terms and elements in the delivery of care, ethical guidelines of practice, and legal documentation requirements.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $482.00

MAP-512 Medical Assisting Pharmacology

2 credits—This course provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacology for the medical assistant. Students explore drug classifications, dosage calculations, medication administration, and safety practices. Emphasis is placed on commonly prescribed medications in ambulatory care, prescription interpretation, patient instruction, and understanding legal and ethical responsibilities in pharmacologic care.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $532.00

MAP-533 Diseases and Disorders

2 credits—This course introduces diseases and disorders frequently encountered in the medical office setting. Focus is placed on causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, usual treatment modalities, prognosis and prevention.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $652.00

MAP-601 Seminar

1 credits—Medical Assistant Seminar emphasizes group discussion and individual conferences on clinical experiences. The course includes preparation for the certification exam through the use of practice tests.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $621.00

MAP-941 Medical Assistant Practicum

3 credits—The practicum provides the students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to on the job experiences in a medical facility approved by the Practicum Coordinator. Primary objective is to provide students with a variety of experiences in the administrative, clinical and laboratory areas of an ambulatory care clinic. This opportunity allows the students to enhance communication skills by interacting with physicians, clinic staff and patients. Students are evaluated by the clinic supervisors and the practicum coordinator.

Co-op Hours: 192

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MAP-402 and MAP-533 and MAP-240 and MAP-261 and MAP-373 and MAP-512 and PNN-122

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $858.00