Program Manager: Michele Tertel
Email: mtertel@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.624.2845
Program Description
Designed to prepare students for work as entry-level assistants who perform administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, and group practices. Admission is restricted to students who have maintained a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses. Students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all courses (excluding General Education courses) to graduate from the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Conform with all relevant healthcare laws, policies, and procedures.
- Comply with transmission-based standard precautions.
- Communicate and interact in a professional manner with patients and healthcare teams.
- Demonstrate competency in medical office administrative skills.
- Demonstrate competency in clinical medical assisting skills.
- Gain eligibility for relevant industry certification(s).
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all MEDA courses in the Medical Assistant A.A.S. program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 101 | Foundations of Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
Select MATH 101 or higher from the Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed Course List) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed Course List) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Career Communication | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Study of the Human Body | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues | ||
| NUTR 102 | Nutrition in a Changing World | 3 |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| NUTR 102 satisfies this requirement | ||
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MEDA 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MEDA 110 | Computer Medical Office Management | 3 |
| MEDA 112 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 115 | Medical Laboratory Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 117 | Foundations of Medical Assisting I | 3 |
| MEDA 120 | Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice | 3 |
| MEDA 122 | Foundations of Medical Assisting II | 3 |
| MEDA 201 | Practical Skills for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MEDA 203 | Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding | 3 |
| MEDA 204 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 3 |
| MEDA 218 | Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement | 3 |
| Any MEDA Elective course(s) not taken above 1 | 3 | |
MEDA 222 recommended | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students should consult with an advisor before selecting their MEDA elective course(s).
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
Daytime Cohort
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed Course List) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Career Communication | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MEDA 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Spring | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Study of the Human Body | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Any MEDA Elective course(s) - consult with an advisor | 3 | |
MEDA 222 recommended | ||
| NUTR 102 | Nutrition in a Changing World | 3 |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEDA 110 | Computer Medical Office Management | 3 |
| MEDA 112 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 115 | Medical Laboratory Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 117 | Foundations of Medical Assisting I | 3 |
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Spring | ||
| MEDA 120 | Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice | 3 |
| MEDA 122 | Foundations of Medical Assisting II | 3 |
| MEDA 201 | Practical Skills for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MEDA 203 | Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Recommended Fifth Semester | ||
| Summer | ||
| MEDA 204 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 3 |
| MEDA 218 | Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 1
Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Evening Cohort
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed Course List) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Career Communication | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MEDA 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Spring | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Study of the Human Body | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| MEDA 110 | Computer Medical Office Management | 3 |
| MEDA 112 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 115 | Medical Laboratory Procedures | 3 |
| MEDA 117 | Foundations of Medical Assisting I | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Summer | ||
| MEDA 120 | Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice | 3 |
| MEDA 122 | Foundations of Medical Assisting II | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEDA 201 | Practical Skills for Medical Assisting | 3 |
| MEDA 203 | Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding | 3 |
| MEDA 204 | Medical Assisting Practicum | 3 |
| MEDA 218 | Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Recommended Fifth Semester | ||
| Spring | ||
| Any MEDA Elective course(s) - consult with an advisor | 3 | |
MEDA 222 recommended | ||
| NUTR 102 | Nutrition in a Changing World | 3 |
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 1
Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.