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Medical Assisting
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.
Sample careers in this field: Certified medical assistant (CMA), EKG technician, insurance specialist, massage therapist, medical transcriptionist, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist
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Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS
    Anatomy and Physiology I 3
    Anatomy and Physiology II 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Math Elective 3
    Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    or  
    Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 36 CREDITS
    Medical Terminology 3
    Administrative I 3
    Administrative II 3
    Medical Insurance and Basic Coding with Computer Applications 3
    Integrated Medical Office Systems 3
    Pharmacology 3
    Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques 3
    Clinical I 3
    Clinical II 3
    Disease Conditions 3
    Medical Assisting Clinical Externship 3
    Medical Assisting Administrative Externship 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED --  (Limit = 6)
TOTAL CREDITS 61

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"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