Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 61
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to take an additional courses to meet the General Education Requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
or CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| AHS 115 | Dietary Guidelines & Meal Planning | 4 |
| AHS 190 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I | 6 |
| AHS 280 | Medical Office Administration & Management | 4 |
| AHS 290 | Clincial Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting II | 6 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NURS 120 | Health Information Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 140 | Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| NA 110 | Electrocardiogram Technician Basic | 4 |
| NA 115 | Phlebotomist Technician | 6 |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Medical Assistant
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AHS 280 | Medical Office Administration & Management | 4 |
| CHEM 1120G or CHEM 1215G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) or General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AHS 115 | Dietary Guidelines & Meal Planning | 4 |
| AHS 190 | Clinical Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting I | 6 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AHS 290 | Clincial Skills & Concepts for Medical Assisting II | 6 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NURS 140 | Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| NA 110 | Electrocardiogram Technician Basic | 4 |
| NA 115 | Phlebotomist Technician | 6 |
| NURS 120 | Health Information Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G first.