MED 717 - Medical Assisting

    Recent Professors
    Patricia J. Eighmey, Lydia E. Ramirez, Sukhraj K. Mehat, Kayla M. Jimenez, Marielle R. Valdez, Ana M. Sanchez Urzua, Christina L. Chacon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    18–50 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This entry level course designed for the adult students who desire vocational training in the field of medical assisting. Course instruction includes an overview of the career of medical assisting, knowledge of medical law and ethics, oral and written communication skills, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and administrative and clinical office procedures. This course is 768 to 960 hours in duration and is open entry format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–4:00pm, Mon 2:45pm–6:45pm, Wed 4:30pm–8:30pm, Tue Thu 4:30pm–8:30pm