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SOLEX College Programs » Medical Assistant Training » Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at SOLEX College is 720 clock hours or 34 credit hours and prepares students to work as medical assistants, EKG technicians or phlebotomy technicians. Students will study in both lecture and lab classroom formats and will learn from instructors with years of experience in the field.
Medical Assistant Program Entrance Requirements
To apply, students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. 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 | 55 contact hours |
| MED 116 | Computer Applications for the Medical Office | 2 credit hours | 45 contact hours |
| MED 117 | Medical Office Administration | 2 credit hours | 30 contact hours |
| MED 114 | Medical Assiting II/Phlebotomy | 3 credit hours | 70 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 | 160 contact hours |
| Total | 34 credit hours | 720 contact hours |
