A.A.S.- Medical Office Assistant
This degree provides training as a Medical Office Assistant in both the front office and clinical areas. Students are cross-trained to perform both administrative and hands-on clinical duties. Medical Office Assistants are trained to be employed in ambulatory care settings such as clinics and physicians’ offices. By completing this degree, individuals will be able to function in both the front office and back clinical areas of ambulatory settings.
Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:
HPR 178 Medical Terminology with a “C” grade or higher.
ACCUPLACER Requirements:
- Elementary Algebra (EA) – 45 or higher
- Reading – 80 or higher
- Sentence Structure (SS) – 95 or higher
- Pass American DataBank background check** (Disqualifying Offenses)
- Pass drug screen**
- Submit proof of current immunizations**
- Current certification in American Heart CPR
- for Professionals
- Purchase malpractice insurance through MCC Bookstore
- Purchase student clinical badge
- Purchase appropriate scrubs through MCC Bookstore
**contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for required form and details
| Fall Semester 1 (14 credits) |
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| MAT 107 |
3 |
Career Math |
| MOT 110 |
|
Medical Office Administration |
| BTE 102 |
2 |
Keyboarding Applications I |
| HPR 178 |
2 |
Medical Terminology |
| ENG 113 |
3 |
Business English |
| Spring Semester 2 (16 credits) |
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| BUS 217 |
3 |
Business Communication &Report Writing |
| BIO 106 |
4 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
| HPR 101 |
2 |
Customer Service |
| COM 125 |
3 |
Interpersonal Communication |
| MOT 136 |
2 |
Introduction to Clinical Skills |
| HWE 122 |
2 |
Responding to Emergencies |
| Fall Semester 3 (16 credits) |
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| CIS 118 |
3 |
Intro to PC Applications |
| MOT 130 |
3 |
Insurance Billing & Coding |
| PSY 235 |
3 |
Human Growth & Development: SS3 |
| MOT 140 |
4 |
Medical Assisting Clinical Skills |
| MOT 150 |
3 |
Pharmacology for Medical Assisting |
| Spring Semester 4 (15 credits) |
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| MOT 138 |
4 |
Medical Assistant Lab |
| MOT 188 |
4 |
Practicum |
| MOT 181 |
1 |
Administration Internship |
| MOT 120 |
3 |
Medical Office Financial Management |
| COM 105 |
3 |
Career Communications |
61 Total Credits
Certificates
Medical Office Clinical Assistant Certificate
Medical Office Clinical Assistants are allied health professionals trained to work in ambulatory care settings such as clinics and physicians’ offices. This certificate provides the training for entry level work in the clinical area of the offices. Medical Assistants provide hands-on care to clients while working closely with physicians.
Prerequisites and additional requirements:
HPR 178 Medical Terminology with a “C” grade or higher.
ACCUPLACER Requirements:
-
- Elementary Algebra (EA) – 45 or higher
- Reading – 80 or higher
- Sentence Structure (SS) – 95 or higher
- Pass American DataBank background check** (Disqualifying Offenses)
- Pass drug screen**
- Submit proof of current immunizations**
- Current certification in American Heart CPR
- for Professionals
- Purchase malpractice insurance through MCC Bookstore
- Purchase student clinical badge
- Purchase appropriate scrubs through MCC Bookstore
** Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Spring Semester 1 (12 credits) |
| PSY 235 |
3 |
Human Growth & Development: SS3 |
| CIS 118 |
3 |
Intro to PC Applications |
| MOT 136 |
2 |
Introduction to Clinical Skills |
| BIO 106 |
4 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
| Fall Semester 2 (13 credits) |
| MAT 107 |
3
|
Career Math |
| MOT 140 |
4
|
Medical Assisting Clinical Skills |
| MOT 150 |
3 |
Pharmacology for Medical Assisting |
| COM 125 |
3 |
Interpersonal Communication |
| Spring Semester 3 (15 credits) |
| HWE 122 |
2 |
Responding to Emergencies |
| HPR 101 |
2 |
Customer Service in Healthcare |
| COM 105 |
3 |
Career Communications |
| MOT 138 |
4 |
Medical Assistant Lab |
| MOT 188 |
4 |
Practicum |
40 TOTAL CREDITS
Phlebotomy Technologies Certificate
After successful completion of the program, students can apply to take the certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry to become an ASCP Phlebotomy Technician.
Prerequisites and additional requirements:
- Pass American DataBank background check** (Disqualifying Offenses)
- Pass drug screen**
- Submit proof of current immunizations**
- Purchase required student liability insurance at MCC Bookstore
- Documentation of current CPR for the Professional
- High School Diploma or equivalent
** Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Fall Semester (6 credits) |
| Take these TWO courses: |
| HPR 112 |
4 |
Phlebotomy |
| HPR 178 |
2 |
Medical Terminology |
| Spring Semester (8 credits) |
| Take these TWO courses: |
| HPR 113 |
4 |
Advanced Phlebotomy |
| HPR 180 |
4 |
Internship |
14 TOTAL CREDITS
Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate
This certificate will prepare the student to work in a medical office performing front office clerical jobs such as scheduling patients, financial management, patient recordkeeping, and communication.
Prerequisites and additional requirements:
ACCUPLACER Requirements
-
- Elementary Algebra (EA) – 45 or higher
- Reading – 80 or higher
- Sentence Structure (SS) – 95 or higher
- Pass American DataBank background check** (Disqualifying Offenses)
- Pass drug screen**
- Current certification in American Heart CPR
- for Professionals
- Purchase malpractice insurance through MCC Bookstore
- Purchase student clinical badge
** Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Semester 1 (15 credits) |
| PSY 235 |
3
|
Human Growth & Development |
| HPR 178 |
2
|
Medical Terminology |
| CIS 118 |
3
|
Intro to PC Applications |
| BIO 106 |
4
|
Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
| COM 105 |
3 |
Career Communications |
| Semester 2 (15 credits) |
| ENG 113 |
3
|
Business English |
| MAT 107 |
3
|
Career Math |
| MOT 110 |
4
|
Medical Office Administration |
| BTE 102 |
2
|
Keyboarding Applications I |
| COM 125 |
3 |
Interpersonal Communication |
| Semester 3 (13 credits) |
| BUS 217 |
3
|
Business Communication and Report Writing |
| HWE 122 |
2
|
Responding to Emergencies |
| HPR 101 |
2
|
Customer Service in Healthcare |
| MOT 120 |
3
|
Medical Office Financial Management |
| MOT 130 |
3
|
Insurance Billing & Coding |
43 TOTAL CREDITS
Massage Therapy Certificate
The Massage Therapy Program at Morgan Community College is designed to provide the skills and credentials students need to work as massage therapists in health care settings, spas, and private practice. Many health care professionals enroll in the Massage Therapy Program as an additional certification to enhance their job skills and employability. The MCC program is based on American Massage Therapy guidelines and meets the criteria for national certification
Classes are scheduled weekends and evenings on the Fort Morgan campus, and some classes are available at MCC Centers. Students are welcome to enroll in many of the Massage Therapy classes without specifically being accepted into the program.
Prerequisites and additional requirements:
- Pass American DataBank background check** (Disqualifying Offenses)
- Pass drug screen**
- Submit proof of current immunizations**
- Purchase required student liability insurance at MCC Bookstore
- Documentation of current CPR for the Professional
** Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| General Education Requirements (16 credits) |
| Take these FOUR courses: |
| BIO 201 |
4 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I: SC1 |
| HPR 217 |
4 |
Kinesiology |
| |
|
|
| COM 105 |
3 |
Career Communications OR
|
| ENG 121 |
3 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
| |
|
|
| HPR 178 |
2 |
Medical Terminology |
| HWE 100 |
3 |
Human Nutrition |
| Fall Semester (8 credits) |
| Take these THREE courses: |
| MST 111 |
4 |
Basic Massage Therapy |
| MST 204 |
2 |
MST Business Practices |
| MST 105 |
2 |
Lifestyle Wellness |
| Spring Semester (6 credits) |
| Take these TWO courses: |
| MST 184 |
3 |
Clinical Massage |
| MST 113 |
3 |
Professional Massage |
30 TOTAL CREDITS
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Semester 1 |
| MODULE ONE |
7 credits required.
|
| HPR 178 |
2 |
Medical Terminology |
| PHT 111 |
3 |
Orientation to Pharmacy |
| PHT 113 |
1 |
Pharmacy Calculations and Terminology |
| PHT 114 |
1 |
Computer Skills for Pharmacy Technicians |
| MODULE TWO |
8 credits required.
|
| PHT 112 |
2 |
Pharmacy Law |
| PHT 115 |
3 |
Pharmacology of the GI, Renal, Reproductive, Immune, Dermatologic Systems |
| PHT 116 |
3 |
Institutional Pharmacy |
| Semester 2 |
| MODULE THREE |
8 credits required.
|
| PHT 117 |
1 |
Communication for Pharmacy Technicians |
| PHT 118 |
3 |
Pharmacology of the Nervous, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal Systems |
| PHT 119 |
3 |
Community Pharmacy |
| PHT 120 |
1 |
Medical Insurance Procedures |
| MODULE FOUR |
4 credits required.
|
| PHT 170 |
4 |
Pharmacy Clinical: Hospital |
| Semester 3 |
| 4 credits required. |
| PHT 171 |
4 |
Pharmacy Clinical: Community |
31 TOTAL CREDITS
Health Science Technology Certificate
Health Science Technology (formerly Med Prep) is a program designed for juniors and seniors in high school who want to explore the many options of health care careers. Students take classes at the college and earn college credit. The program prepares individuals for beginning employment in the health care field at an aide level. High schools within the college service area partner with MCC to provide basic training in health careers.
Prerequisites and additional requirements:
** Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| LEVEL I - Fall Semester (9 credits) |
| Take these THREE courses: |
| BIO 106 |
4 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
| HPR 100 |
3 |
Introduction to Health |
| HWE 122 |
2 |
Responding to Emergencies |
| LEVEL I - Spring Semester (6 credits) |
| Select ONE GROUP of courses below: |
| MOT 140 |
3 |
Medical Assisting Clinical Skills and
|
| MOT 182 |
3 |
Medical Assisting Clinical Internship |
| OR |
| NUA 101 |
4 |
Nurse Aide Health Care Skills and
|
| NUA 170 |
1 |
Nurse Aide Clinical Experience and
|
| NUA 171 |
1 |
Advanced Nurse Aide Clinical |
| LEVEL II - Fall Semester (9 credits) |
| Take these THREE courses: |
| HPR 178 |
2 |
Medical Terminology |
| BIO 201 |
4 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I: SC1 |
| ENG 113 |
3 |
Business English OR
|
| ENG 121 |
3 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
| LEVEL II - Spring Semester (6 credits) |
| Take these THREE courses: |
| PSY 235 |
3 |
Human Growth & Development: SS3 |
| MOT 280 |
2 |
Internship |
| HPR 108 |
1 |
Dietary Nutrition |
30 TOTAL CREDITS
Nurse Aide Certificate (C.N.A.)
This program prepares the student to work in acute care and long term care facilities as a Nurse Aide performing duties related to personal care of the patient. Upon completion, students may apply to take the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) exam.
After successful completion of the program students will be eligible to apply to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) certification exams.
Prerequisites and additional requirements:
- Pass American DataBank background check** (Disqualifying Offenses)
- Pass drug screen**
- Submit proof of current immunizations**
- Purchase required student liability insurance at MCC Bookstore
- Documentation of current CPR for the Professional
** Contact Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for details.
| Course # |
Cr |
Course Title |
| Take these TWO courses: |
| NUA 101 |
4 |
Nurse Aide Health Care Skills |
| NUA 170 |
1 |
Nurse Aide Clinical Experience |
5 TOTAL CREDITS
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