AAS in Allied Health Professions Degree Program - Medical Assisting
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Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health Professions (AHP) offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to suit the individual academic and career objectives of each student. This program entails the completion of 54 semester credit hours, comprising 15 hours of general education requirements and 39 hours allocated to the Medical Assisting Diploma courses. These areas of concentration encompass comprehensive healthcare programs that underscore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications crucial for successful entry into the healthcare workforce. Upon graduation, students will possess a solid foundation and relevant skills to excel in various healthcare roles. By working closely with a faculty advisor, students can strategically select courses from specific areas of concentration that align with their desired career trajectory in the healthcare field.
Program Specific Information
Students are eligible to begin this degree upon completion of the Medical Assisting Diploma. Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall Campus.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
General Core Elective - Choose 3 Hours
Medical Assisting (MA22) - 39 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 54
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 54 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan - Medical Assisting
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
| MAST 1130 | Medical Assisting Externship & Seminar | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Four
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Gen Ed Courses
| General Education Courses | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Area III General Education Core | 3 |
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
ENGL 1101 - Pre-Req: Test Scores - See Advisor
Total Credit Hours: 62
* Program requires 61 credit hours, however, the credit hours for the specialization in Medical Assisting makes the total credit hours 62.