Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (ASMA) program is designed to prepare you to perform various technical and administrative skills as a member of a healthcare team in various settings. The student can develop skills in phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, medication administration, minor surgical techniques, emergency medical procedures, and office procedures.
Outcomes:
- Practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant role in healthcare settings (acute care, long-term care, physician clinics, and medical record departments)
- Function effectively as a healthcare team member
- Demonstrate evidence of knowledge learned in courses promoting general competencies (such as anatomy, physiology, medical law, ethics, etc.)
- Demonstrate competency in clinical skills (such as phlebotomy, injections, technology in the clinical setting, etc.)
- Demonstrate proficiency in administrative skills (such as billing, coding, scheduling, computer skills, etc.)
- Satisfy general education requirements
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| ENGL080 | English Composition Preparation | 4 |
| MATH 060 | |
| MATH 080 | |
Courses: General Education
| BIO110 | The Human Body and Wellness | 4.5 |
| BIO112 | Lab - Human Body | 1.5 |
| BIO120 | Anatomy and Physiology Essentials | 4.5 |
| BIO125 | Lab - Anatomy and Physiology | 1.5 |
| ENGL101 | Composition and Critical Thinking | 4.5 |
| ENGL103 | Composition: Writing and Research | 4.5 |
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| GOVT201 | American Government and Public Affairs | 4.5 |
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| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
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| MATH112 | Analytic College Algebra | 4.5 |
| MEDA135 | Law and Ethics for Healthcare Providers | 4.5 |
| PSYC101 | Psychology: Understanding Individuals | 4.5 |
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| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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| HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
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| MATH ELE | Mathematics Elective | 4.5 |
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| SOCL ELE | Social Science Elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
Courses: Core
Total Credit Hours: 92
The Colorado Technical University Medical Assisting Program in Sioux Falls, S.D., is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, www.caahep.org, upon recommendation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park St.
Clearwater, Florida 33756
(727) 210-2350
http://www.caahep.org