AGE-M – Medical Assisting (Effective Fall 2015)

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Information Sessions are required each year on campus. Please visit the Medical Assisting webpage for specific degree requirements and information sessions (http://www.johnstoncc.edu/medicalassisting.aspx ). Pre-requisites for the Medical Assisting program are reviewed annually and subject to change. For specific questions about admissions requirements, please contact Theresa Lee, Admissions Coordinator, at 919-209-2049 or .

Pre-Requisite Coursework

Must be completed BEFORE application.

Course
Math
Meet requirement for MAT 110
(Prereq: DMA 010-030)
English
Meet requirement for ENG 111
(Prereq: DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090)
GPA Requirements
2.0 GPA on college coursework or 2.0 high school GPA if college coursework has not been completed

Additional Coursework

Courses one may take prior to entering the program.

Course / Credits Required / Credits Completed / Prerequisite
ENG 111 – Writing & Inquiry / 3 / DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090
ENG 112 – Writing/Research in the Disciplines / 3 / ENG 111
BIO 163 – Anatomy & Physiology / 5 / NONE
OR
BIO 165 or 168 and BIO 166 or 169
Anatomy & Physiology I & II / 8 / NONE
NEED BIO 165 or 168 BEFORE
BIO 166 or 169
MAT 110 – Math Measurement & Literacy / 3 / DMA 010-030 or MAT 060
PSY 150 – General Psychology / 3 / NONE
MED 121 – Medical Terminology I / 3 / NONE
MED 122 – Medical Terminology II / 3 / MED 121
PHI 240 – Introduction to Ethics / 3 / ENG 111
HSC 110 – Orientation to Health Careers / 1 / NONE

JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MEDICAL ASSISTING

Check off list: Deadline to apply and have all admission items completed is 12 noon, April 1 of the admitting year. The College reserves the right to extend the application deadline when warranted. Admission requirements must be met for consideration. Please refer to our website for the Admission Policy.

Approximately thirty (30) students are admitted for the fall semester of each year in a selective process. Medical Assisting offers a diploma and an associate degree option. Students completing three semesters can apply to take the American Association of Medical Assistants national exam (AAMA).

______Meet requirements for ENG 111 and MAT 110

______2.0 Grade Point average on college coursework and maintain to enter the program. If no college coursework a 2.0 high school grade point average.

______Complete Information Session on-campus and submit program specific application.

Official high school and all colleges attended transcripts must be on file in the Office of Enrollment and Student Success. Please check our website for the health science information session schedule.

The following courses can be completed prior to entering the program:

____ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry

____ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines

____BIO 163 Anatomy & Physiology

____MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy

____PSY 150 General Psychology

____MED121 Medical Terminology I

____MED 122 Medical Terminology II

____PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

____HSC 110 Orientation to Health Careers

____Completion of an approved Nurse Aide Program (optional)

____Listed on the NCNAR web-site (optional)

Please check our website at www.johnstoncc.edu and browse by program: Medical Assisting for additional information and program changes.