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Medical Assistant Curriculum - Orlando Program

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Offered at: Altamonte Springs Campus

Curriculum Requirements

Diploma program
45 weeks
900 clock hours

Required Courses

HC101 Heath Care and Body Systems

5 weeks
100 clock hours

This course includes health care delivery system, health occupations, communication, interpersonal skills, computer literacy, infection control, and recognition and response to emergency situations. This course also includes safety and security, ethical and legal issues, employability skills, basic math and science, and wellness and disease concepts. In addition, students receive instruction and certification in HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, and OSHA.

MA101 Medical Office Process

2 weeks
40 clock hours

This course is designed to introduce the student to the Medical office environment and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant. Included are safety, office design, communication, personal characteristics, and professionalism. Computer entry of data and appointments is introduced.

MA102 Financial & Insurance Office Process

3 weeks
60 clock hours

This course is designed to introduce the student to office management and maintaining the patient’s record. Course competencies include preparation of the patient’s record, knowledge of insurance, preparing claims, billing, coding, basic bookkeeping, and accounting. Transcription and documentation are introduced. Medical Manager software is utilized in the computer lab.

MA103 Anatomy/Physiology/Related Diseases

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This course includes fundamental anatomy and physiology of the human body. The student is introduced to selected body systems as well as common diseases related to each, Included are nervous, senses, skin, skeletal, muscular, and immune system.

MA104 Electrocardiography

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This course is designed to teach the student how to perform a 12-lead Electrocardiogram. Included in this course is a study of the anatomy and electrophysiology of the heart. The student will be able to identify sinus rhythms as well as life-threatening dysrhythmias. Hands on lab experiences are included in this course.

MA105 Pharmacology/ Medication Administration

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This introduces the student to basic pharmacology and medication administration. Included are drug classifications, calculations, abbreviations, and safety. The student is instructed in preparation and administration of medications including injections.

MA106 Clinical Procedures

6 weeks
120 clock hours

This course introduces the student to the clinical component of the program. Included are obtaining medical data, exam preparation, vital signs, lab and specimen collection, diagnostic tests and procedures, minor surgical procedures and minor office emergencies.

PH101 Phlebotomy

6 weeks
120 clock hours

Students that do not have documentation of a Hepatitis B vaccination are required to sign a Waiver form that states that he/she has made a voluntary decision not to be immunized against the Hepatitis B Virus prior to entrance in this class. This course includes an introduction to phlebotomy, equipment, safety, and specimen collection techniques. The student receives instruction in anatomy, infection control, special procedures and documenting competency skills.

MA107 Medical Assisting Externship (900 hr program) required classes: PH101, HC101, MA101-MA106

220 clock hours

A negative TB test or negative chest x-ray report from a physician must be on file prior to externship.The medical assistant externship will be completed in a physician’s office, outpatient medical facility, hospital, or other relative healthcare setting. Evening students are encouraged to attend externship during the day when most doctors’ offices are available.