The diploma with a major in medical assistant will be awarded to students who successfully complete 32 credit hours in the major and 6 credit hours of general education courses (38 total credit hours). Required courses are listed in the diploma and degree curriculum plans.
Fall Admission
| Fall Course # | Credit Hours | |
| BIO 100** | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| ENG 101* | English Composition I | 3 |
| MED 105** | Medical Assisting I | 7 |
| MED 112** | Electronic Health Records | 1 |
| MED 115** | Pathophysiology for Medical Assistants | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Spring Course # | Credit Hours | |
| MED 121** | Advanced Clerical Procedures | 4 |
| MED 125** | Advanced Clinical Procedures | 8 |
| MED 130** | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants | 2 |
| PSY 101* | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Summer Course # | Credit Hours | |
| MED 140** | Medical Assistant Practicum | 4 |
| MED 145** | Certification Examination Preparation | 2 |
| Total | 6 | |
| Total Diploma Hours | 38 |
*General Education Course
** Major Course
This degree is not intended for transfer.