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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 1

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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Assistant, AS

The following curriculum for the Associate of Science in Medical Assisting degree program is offered at the Knoxville, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville campuses (Hybrid).

AS Medical Assisting Curriculum: 91 Credits

Area I - Core Curriculum: 46 Credits

Communications

COM 1261 Effective Speaking Credits: 4.5

Computer Literacy

SCC 1031 Computer and Information Literacy Credits: 4.5

Humanities

Approved Humanities Elective Credits: 4.5

Mathematics

MAT 1100 College Algebra Credits: 4.5

Personal Development

SCC 1010 College Management Credits: 2
SCC 2120 Professional Development Credits: 2

Social Science

PSY 1811 General Psychology Credits: 4.5
SOC 1861 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 4.5

Written Communication

ENG 1201 English Composition Credits: 4.5
ENG 1211 English Composition with Research Credits: 4.5

Elective

Approved Electives Credits: 6

Area II - Major Curriculum: 45 Credits

AHS 1010 Medical Terminology Credits: 4
AHS 1200 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health Credits: 4
MAS 1850 Medical Law and Ethics for Medical Assisting Credits: 4
MAS 1870 Pharmacology Credits: 4
MAS 1890 Medical Office Administration Credits: 3
MAS 1930 Medical Insurance and Diagnostic Coding Credits: 4
MAS 2010 Medical Assisting I Credits: 6
MAS 2020 Medical Assisting II Credits: 6
MAS 2050 Medical Assisting Practicum Credits: 6
MAS 2130 Diseases of the Human Body Credits: 4