Medical Assisting - AAS
(60-66 total credit hours)
Note: The Medical Assisting Program requires a criminal background check and drug screen with the approved vendor, annual physical examination, proof of vaccinations/titers (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Seasonal Flu), and annual tuberculosis screening. More information will be discussed with the Program Coordinator at the required time for completion.
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHS 115 Medical Terminology (pre-requiste) | 3 | All | |
| BIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology with Laboratory (pre-requiste) | 4 | All | |
| MAI 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting (1st 8 weeks) | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| MAI 125 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques I (1st 8 weeks) | 2 | Fall | |
| MAI 220 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques II (2nd 8weeks) | 3 | Fall | |
| MAI 265 Applied Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant | 4 | Fall | |
| CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals | 1 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI 200 Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant | 3 | Spring | |
| MAI 140- Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I (1st 8 weeks) | 4 | Spring | |
| MAI 240- Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II (2nd 8weeks) | 4 | Spring | |
| MAI 155 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant (2nd 8 weeks) | 4 | Spring |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | All | |
| MAI 281 Medical Assisting Practicum | 1 | Summer/Fall | |
| MAI 284 Medical Assisting Externship | 3 | Summer/Fall | |
| MAI 289 Medical Assisting Assessment Preparation | 2 | Summer/Fall |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy - CIT 105 Introduction to Computers or OST 105 Introduction to Office Systems (or Competency demonstrated by exam) | 3 | All | |
| Heritage/Humanities General Education course (rec. PHI 110 Medical Ethics) | 3 | All | |
| MAT 151 Intro to Applied Statistics (or other AAS Quantitative Reasoning course) | 3 | All | |
| PSY 110 General Psychology | 3 | All | |
| Approved Technical Electives (see list below, must discuss with Program Coordinator for approval) | 7 | Varies |
Technical Electives
Approved technical electives to discuss with program coordinator for approval
Notes
- Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade C or greater in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale).
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
Learn more about Gateway's General Education Offerings here.
Learn more about KCTCS General Education Offerings here.
KCTCS Catalog - Medical Assisting Phlebotomy - AAS
