2017-2018 Spring Publication

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2017-2018 Spring Publication [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Assisting Certificate

[C1_MED1 certificate offered at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris]

First Year

First Semester

HPRS 1206 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 2 Credits
MDCA 1417 - Procedures in a Clinical Setting 4 Credits
MDCA 1421 - Administrative Procedures 4 Credits
POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology 3 Credits
POFT 1301 - Business English 3 Credits

Second Semester

MDCA 1409 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants 4 Credits
MDCA 1352 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures 3 Credits
MDCA 1443 - Medical Insurance 4 Credits
MDCA 1210 - Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills 2 Credits
MDCA 1348 - Pharmacology and Administration of Medications 3 Credits

Third Semester

ECRD 1211 - Electrocardiography 2 Credits
MDCA 1205 - Medical Law and Ethics 2 Credits
MDCA 1154 - Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review 1 Credits ¹
MDCA 1264 - Medical Assistant Practicum 2 Credits

Total Credit Hours 39

¹ Capstone

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