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Medical Assistant
Diploma
Sioux City Campus
Program Description
This program prepares students to be multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically trained in administrative, laboratory and clinical procedures. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation by the Medical Assisting Review Board (MAERB). National certification is available to graduates.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 25400 U.S. Highway 19 N., Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org.
National examination passage rate for program graduates is at an average of 89% over the past five year period.
Contacts
Carmen Monk, BS, CMA, AAMA Ext. 1487 Room A146 carmen.monk@witcc.eduRexann Smith, MSN, RN, RMA Ext. 1209 Room L314 rexann.smith@witcc.edu
Teri Peterson MSN, RN Division Chair of Allied Health, Ext 1421 Room L309 teri.peterson@witcc.edu
Required Classes
| SDV 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
| HSC 114 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 163 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| ADM 105 | Introduction to Keyboarding | 1 |
| MAP 123 | Administrative Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| HIT 248 | Essentials of Medical Coding | 2 |
| MAP 333 | Fundamentals of Medical Assisting I | 4 |
| HSC 143 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| MAP 141 | Medical Insurance | 3 |
| MAP 215 | Medical Laboratory Techniques | 4 |
| MAP 338 | Fundamentals of Medical Assisting II | 4 |
| HSC 218 | Clinical Pathology for Allied Health | 3 |
| HIT 313 | Medical Office Computer Applications | 1 |
| MAP 402 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| ADM 154 | Business Communication | 3 |
| PSY 102 | Human & Work Relations | 3 |
| MAP 610 | Medical Assistant Practicum | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 47.00
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4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa 51106
800.352.4649
712.274.6400
info@witcc.edu
