CAREER PROGRAMS:
Major Requirements
Health Care Technologies Requirements
Medical 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 4 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 3 |
| 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 and Coding | 2 |
| Htech 43 | Basic Medical Accounting and Record Keeping | 3 |
| Htech 54A | Internship | 2 |
| Htech 54B | Internship | 2 |
| Htech 55 | Vital Signs and Charting | 2 |
| Htech 57 | Sterile Techniques | 2.5 |
| Htech 58 | Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| Htech 63 | Administration of Medications | 1.5 |
| Htech 64 | ECG and Ortho Tech | 2.5 |
| Total Units | 42 | |
Recommended Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FD 27 | Professional Image | 3 |
| Comm 12 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CHS 2 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Htech 90 | Medical Assisting Review | 1 |
| Span 52A | Basic Medical Spanish | 3 |
NOTE: Helpful tips for Htech 2
- working knowledge of use and functioning of computers
- ability to work independently with Microsoft Word
Htech 63 should be taken in the last semester prior to internship.
A grade of C or better must be earned for all certificate programs.
Htech 56, 57, and 58 are only offered in the spring semester.
Students who need additional time to practice computer skills are encouraged to take advantage of the open lab time in the Technology Center.
To be awarded an A.S. Degree, a student must complete:
- All the major requirements.
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE
| Semester | Course Name |
|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Htech 1, 2, 5, 41, 55 |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Htech 8, 57, 58, 64 |
| Third Semester (Fall) | Htech 4, 7, 63, 25A, 42 |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | Htech 43, 6, H-Ed 11 |
| Fifth Semester | Htech 54A (Internship), Htech 54B (Internship) |
| Semester | Course Name |
|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Htech 1, 2, 5 |
| Second Semester (Fall) | Htech 8, 56, 57 |
| Third Semester (Fall) | Htech 7, 4, 41, 42 |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | Htech 43, 6, 58 |
| Fifth Semester | Htech 25A, 55, 63, H-ED 11 |
| Sixth Semester | Htech 54A (Internship), Htech 54B (Internship) |
Other Health Care Technology Offerings
Questions about Career Programs?
Call 408.741.2098
Email Career Programs Center:cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Stop by room AAS 35 at West Valley College
REVISED July 22, 2008
