A graduate of the Medical Assistant Program is a professional, multi-skilled healthcare provider dedicated to assisting in patient care management in an ambulatory care setting. You would perform administrative and clinical duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities and/or personnel. Competence in the field requires professionalism and effective communication skills as well as technical skills. A required externship provides valuable on-the-job experience.
For information on Medical Assisting contact:Tova Wiegand-Green, Program Chair
(260) 480-4163
tgreen@ivytech.edu
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS |
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Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
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English Composition |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Math Elective |
3 |
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Humanities/Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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or |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 36 CREDITS |
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Medical Terminology |
3 |
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Administrative I |
3 |
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Administrative II |
3 |
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Medical Insurance and Basic Coding with Computer Applications |
3 |
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Integrated Medical Office Systems |
3 |
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Pharmacology |
3 |
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Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques |
3 |
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Clinical I |
3 |
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Clinical II |
3 |
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Disease Conditions |
3 |
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Medical Assisting Clinical Externship |
3 |
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Medical Assisting Administrative Externship |
3 |
| REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- (Limit = 6) |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
61 |
"I started my current job right after graduating. I felt assured and prepared going into my position at Cummins. My experience at Ivy Tech also helped me realize my self worth. I can honestly say, for the first time in my life, I love my job."
Erin Salts
Medical Assisting, '06
Financial Intake Specialist
