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Medical Assistant (MA) Career Program Details
Medical Assistants work in physician’s offices, hospitals, other health care facilities, and in offices of other health practitioners. The job outlook remains strong for medical assistants, with a growth rate in this field of 36% predicted for the next five years.
Entrance Requirements
To apply, students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be at least 16 years of age. Some of the programs at SOLEX College may require additional admission requirements. Under certain circumstances, an applicant under the age of 16, or who has not graduated from high school may be considered for enrollment with approval of college administration. Students must also be up-to-date Immunizations (MMR, TB, Hepatitis B).
Course Outline
| MED 110 | Medical Terminology | 2 credit hours | 30 contact hours |
| MED 111 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credit hours | 60 contact hours |
| MED 121 | Introduction to Pathology | 3 credit hours | 45 contact hours |
| MED 113 | Medical Assisting I/Electrocardiography | 3 credit hours | 60 contact hours |
| MED 112 | Medical Billing and Medical Insurance Procedures | 3 credit hours | 60 contact hours |
| MED 116 | Computer Applications for the Medical Office | 2 credit hours | 60 contact hours |
| MED 117 | Medical Office Administration | 2 credit hours | 30 contact hours |
| MED 114 | Medical Assiting II/Phlebotomy | 3 credit hours | 60 contact hours |
| MED 122 | Coding Procedures and Classification System | 3 credit hours | 60 contact hours |
| MED 118 | Law and Ethics for Allied Health Professionals | 2 credit hours | 30 contact hours |
| MED 119 | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 3 credit hours | 45 contact hours |
| MED 115 | Medical Assisting III/Clinical Duties & Minor Surgery | 1 credit hour | 30 contact hours |
| MED 124 | Medical Assistant Externship | 3 credit hours | 150 contact hours |
| Total | 34 credit hours | 720 contact hours |
