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Medical Assistant

Associate of Applied Science Degree

School of Health Sciences


Program Details
This program provides students with the skills necessary to be proficient in both front and back office procedures. Students receive hands-on experience so that they are able to assist physicians in minor surgery, perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medication, operate an ECG machine, and perform other therapeutic modalities prescribed by physicians. Medical Assistants are employed in physicians’ offices, medical clinics, laboratories, and other health agencies.  
Total Credit Hours: 96
Please see the Harrison College Course Catalog for a list of courses for this program.
Available at these campuses: Anderson, Columbus - IN, Columbus - Ohio, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis - Downtown, Indianapolis - East, Indianapolis - Northwest, Lafayette, Muncie, Online, Terre Haute

* The number of "estimated total quarters" for each program assumes you are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per quarter) throughout the entire program. Students taking more than 12 credit hours in a quarter will finish in fewer quarters; likewise, students taking fewer than 12 credit hours in a quarter may require additional quarters. Transferred credits from previous colleges, testing out of classes, and successfully completing classes (avoiding having to repeat a class) may also affect program length.

Career & Skills Related Details
Possible Job Titles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau are charged with collecting and reporting data on total U.S. employment across the full spectrum of SOC major groups. Occupations are classified based on work performed and on the skills, education, and/or training needed to perform the work at a competent level. The link below includes possible job titles, SOC codes, National and Indiana State Median Incomes, and links to O*Net for additional job title information. This information was aggregated from O*Net and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical Assistant Job Titles and SOC Codes

Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job
  • Assist physicians in minor surgery, perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medication, operate an ECG machine and perform other therapeutic modalities prescribed by physicians
  • Prepare examination rooms, equipment and instruments
  • Provide prescription information to pharmacies
  • Maintain patients’ medical records, documenting medical history and test results
  • Conduct preliminary examination interviews and procedures such as patient height, weight and blood pressure
  • Perform routine medical office procedures such as tests; collect and label samples
  • Schedule appointments, manage electronic medical records, and perform routine office duties

Typical Work Environments
  • All physicians’ offices: private practices, clinics, med-checks, laboratories and virtually any health care setting


The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to classify workers into occupational categories in order to collect statistical data. Information regarding the SOC system or specific SOC codes can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.

Curriculum Details
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Professional
EXT2900
4
INS1220
4
MAA1150
4
MAA2150
4
MAA2200
4
MAA2900
4
MED1010
4
MED1020
4
MED2000
4
MED2200
4
MED2210
4
PHM1100
4
PHM1140
4
PHY1020
4
PHY1030
4
PHY1260
4
General Education Courses
COM1050
4
MAT1500
4
PSY2000
4
SPC1010
4
Foundation
CD2600
2
CPU1000
4
INF1100
2
PSY1050
4

Elective Course Details
 

 Elective

4

Ohio students must complete one of the following courses in order to meet the Ohio general education requirements for this program:

SOC1050
CHM1020
COM2060
SPN1000
SPN1030

Introduction to Sociology
General Chemistry I
Composition II
Introduction to Spanish
Hispanic Culture and People

4
4
4
4
4

Tuition & Fees Details

Tuition: $365 per credit hour

*Additional charges and fees may apply. Please refer to the Harrison College Catalog for more information.

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