Medical Assistant, Associate of General Studies (AGS)
Locations: Gonzales, Reserve, St. Charles, Westside
The Medical Assistant concentration of the General Studies Associate (AGS) degree is a 60-credit hour program designed to help students reach their educational and/or occupational goals. Flexible by design, the AGS is suitable for students interested in immediate employment or career entry, as well as for the student preparing to transfer to a related baccalaureate degree. The degree includes General Education coursework as well as coursework specific to preparation for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and employment in a clinical setting as a Medical Assistant. All courses required for the concentration (MAST and required, related courses) must be passed with a “C” or better. Courses are taken as a cohort. Students who do not satisfy the MAST course requirements will not be eligible to progress. Upon completion of the Medical Assistant (MAST) courses, students earn the Medical Assistant Certificate of Technical Studies, which includes an externship course requiring up to 120 hours in a medical clinic or hospital setting. Students completing all coursework, including a “C” or better in English Composition and MATH, earn the Associate of General Studies with a concentration in Medical Assistant. Students who plan to transfer should consult with an RPCC Advisor, as well as an advisor from the other college/university, to assure transferability of credit.
Curriculum
First Semester | Hours | |
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MAST 1012 | Introduction to Health Profess | 2 |
MAST 1014 | Introduction to the Human Body | 4 |
MAST 1113 | Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
MAST 1124 | Administrative Procedures | 4 |
Hours | 13 | |
Second Semester | ||
MAST 1223 | Clinical Procedures II | 3 |
MAST 1233 | Phlebotomy | 3 |
MAST 1243 | Pharmacology for Med Assistant | 3 |
MAST 1293 | Medical Assistant Externship | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Third Semester | ||
ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
General Education, Social Science - PSYC 2013 | 3 | |
General Education, Fine Arts - select any ARTS, MUSC, or THTR | 3 | |
Medical Assistant Approved Elective 1 | 3 | |
Hours | 12 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
ENGL 1023 | English Composition II (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
General Education, Natural Science - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
General Biology I | ||
Principles of Biology I | ||
Natural Science Lab - select the course associated with the General Education Natural Science course chosen: | 1 | |
General Biology Lab I | ||
Principles of Biology Lab I | ||
General Education, Social Science – select one: any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, PSYC, SOCL; WGNS 2503; or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
Medical Assistant Approved Elective 1 | 3 | |
Hours | 13 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - MATH 1313 | 3 | |
General Education, Natural Science - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
General Biology II | ||
Principles of Biology II | ||
Natural Science Lab - select the course associated with the General Education Natural Science course chosen: | 1 | |
General Biology Lab II | ||
Principles of Biology Lab II | ||
General Education, Humanities – select from the following: Any HIST, PHIL, RELS, SPAN, SPCH, or any 2000-level ENGL (English Literature) | 3 | |
Hours | 10 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
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Medical Assistant Approved Electives: BUSN 1103 Customer Service, HEIT 1103 Medical Terminology, HEIT 1713 Introduction to Health Informa, HEIT 1723 Healthcare Law, Ethics, & Comp
Additional Academic Awards
Medical Office Customer Service, Career and Technical Certificate (CTC)
Code | Title | Hours |
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MAST 1012 | Introduction to Health Profess | 2 |
MAST 1113 | Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
MAST 1124 | Administrative Procedures | 4 |
MAST 1014 | Introduction to the Human Body | 4 |
Total Hours | 13 |
Medical ASSISTANT, Certificate of technical studies (CTS)
Code | Title | Hours |
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MAST 1012 | Introduction to Health Profess | 2 |
MAST 1113 | Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
MAST 1124 | Administrative Procedures | 4 |
MAST 1014 | Introduction to the Human Body | 4 |
MAST 1233 | Phlebotomy | 3 |
MAST 1243 | Pharmacology for Med Assistant | 3 |
MAST 1223 | Clinical Procedures II | 3 |
MAST 1293 | Medical Assistant Externship | 3 |
Total Hours | 25 |
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate phlebotomy skills in a safe manner in the laboratory and clinical setting.
- Demonstrate proper basic clinical skills (vital signs).
- Demonstrate professional behaviors in the workplace.
- Demonstrate compliance with the legal and ethical standards of HIPAA.