CAREER PROGRAMS:
Major Requirements
Health Care Technologies Requirements
Medical Administrative Assistant
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| H-Ed 11 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | .5 |
| Htech 1 | Introduction to Health Care | 1 |
| Htech 2 | Medical Information Processing | 2 |
| Htech 5 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Htech 6 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Htech 7 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| Htech 8 | Communication for Health Care Personnel | 2 |
| Htech 25A | Medical Transcription | 2 |
| Htech 41 | Basic Medical Office Business Procedures | 3 |
| Htech 42 | Insurance Billing & Coding | 2 |
| Htech 43 | Basic Medical Accounting and Record Keeping | 3 |
| Htech 54A | Internship | 2 |
| Total Units | 25.5 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Comm 12 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| FD 27 | Professional Image | 3 |
| Span 52A | Basic Medical Spanish | 3 |
NOTE: Helpful tips for Htech 2 and Htech 25A
- - working knowledge of use and functioning of computers.
- - ability to work independently with Microsoft Word.
A grade of C or better must be earned for all certificate programs. Students who need additional time to practice computer skills are encouraged to take advantage of the open lab time in the Technology Center.
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE
| Semester | Course Name |
|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Htech 1, 2, 5, 7, 41, 42 |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Htech 6, 8, 25A, 43 |
| Third Semester (Summer) | Htech 54A (Required), Htech 54B (Optional) |
Other Health Care Technology Offerings
Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
email: cathy_aimonetti@westvalley.edu
or stop by the Career Programs Center, AAS 35
REVISED July 22, 2008
