Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Effective July 26, 2011, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (AASMA) 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.
Admission Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of entrance testing
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 learning 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
BIO122 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
ENGL111 | English Composition I | 4 |
ENGL112 | English Composition II | 4 |
HIST210 | World History and Culture I | 4 |
IT105 | Information and Technology Literacy | 4 |
LITR220 | Values in World Literature | 4 |
MATH143 | Business Algebra | 4 |
PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Courses: Core
ENGL112, English Composition II, is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level courses. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Director of Education, Dean or Chair.
Total Credit Hours: 90
The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Program at the Kansas City Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES):
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314
N. Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 917-9503