Medical Assisting Pathway, I-BEST
Certificate Information and Schedule
- Certificate Length: 8 Quarters
- Credits: 54
- I-BEST Start Dates: Fall and Winter Quarters
The I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway prepares students to complete the Medical Assisting AAS degree program in 8 quarters. The Medical Assisting pathway prepares students for high-demand medical office positions and provides foundational knowledge in patient care and clinical experience. Students learn medical office skills, medical terminology, medical law, billing and insurance coding skills, and office computer skills. The I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway supports students who want to continue studying at LWTech to complete additional certificates and/or a Medical Assisting Associates (AAS) degree.
Learn more about LWTech's Medical Assisting program
I-BEST Medical Assisting Pathway Course Sequence
Quarter One
MEDA 116 Medical Terminology
5 credits
BTE 101 Computer Applications
2 credits
ABED 067 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications II
3 credits
IFAD 162 First Aid/CPR for Health Care Providers
1 credit
IFAD 216 HIV/AIDS Training
1 credit
ENGL 093 Beginning English (if needed) or
MATH 087 Quantitative Literacy
5 credits
Quarter Two
MEDA 121 Medical Office Skills and Electronic Records
5 credits
MEDA 115 Law and Ethics
3 credits
ABED 068 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications II
3 credits
ENGL 099 Intro to Essay Writing or MATH 87 Quantitative Literacy
5 credits
Quarter Three
MEDA 136 Coding/Billing/Insurance
5 credits
BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab
5 credits
ABED 069 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications III
3 credits
ENGL 099 Intro to Essay Writing or MATH 87 Quantitative Literacy
5 credits
Quarter Four
MEDA 140 Medical Reimbursement Systems
5 credits
MEDA 118 Examine Room and Patient Preparation
5 credits
Quarter Five
MEDA 119 Intercultural Awareness in Health Care
3 credits
MEDA 139 Assist with Exam and Administer Medications
4 credits
PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology
5 credits
Quarter Six
MEDA 125 Phlebotomy
5 credits
MEDA 214 Disease Conditions and Community Health
3 credits
ENGL 101 English Composition
5 credits
Quarter Seven
MEDA 129 Pharmacology
5 credits
MEDA 212 Diagnostic Testing in Medical Office
5 credits
CMST 210 Interpersonal Communication
5 credits
Quarter Eight
MEDA 293 Externship Seminar
1 credit
MEDA 294 Externship
6 credits
MEDA 296 CMA Exam Review
2 credits
To read course descriptions, see the online College Catalog page for Medical Assisting
Employment and Wages
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Contact an I-BEST Advisor
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