Medical Assisting & Phlebotomist - Certificate

(38-40 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.

**Recommended Semester 1**
Courses	Credits	Offered
AHS 115 Medical Terminology	3	All
BIO 135 Basic Anatomy & Physiology with Laboratory (or BIO 137 and BIO 139)	4	All
CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals	1	All
MAI 105 Introduction to Medical Assisting	3	Fall
MAI 162 Medical Assisting Clinical & Laboratory Procedures I	6	Fall

**Recommended Semester 2**
Courses	Credits	Offered
MAI 155 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Assistant	4	Spring
MAI 200 Pathophysiology for the Medical Assistant	3	Spring
MAI 262 Medical Assisting Clinical & Laboratory Procedures II	6	Spring
MAI 265 Applied Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant	4	Spring

**Recommended Semester 3**
Courses	Credits	Offered
MAI 281 Medical Assisting Practicum	1	Summer/Fall
MAI 284 Medical Assisting Externship	2-3	Summer/Fall
MAI 289 Medical Assisting Assessment Preparation	1-2	Summer/Fall

Certificate: Phlebotomist: 9 Total Credit Hours

**Courses**
Courses	Credits	Offered
CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professionals (recommended through Gateway)	1	Varies
PHB 100 Phlebotomy	6	Fall/Spring
PHB 155 Phlebotomy Clinical	2	Fall/Spring

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