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To receive a Diploma in Medical Assisting, students must earn 46 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 3 semesters, which is equivalent to 11 months or 45 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:
Core Curriculum - 28 semester credit hours
- MED104 Medical Terminology- 3
- MED112 Medical Coding and Billing I- 2
- MED143 Principles of Pharmacology - 3
- MED149 Medical Ethics - 3
- MED158 Phlebotomy and Laboratory Procedures - 2
- MED159 Patient Intake and Infection Control - 2
- MED160 Medical Office Procedures I - 2
- MED229 Advanced Procedures, Life Support & Specialties
- MED232 Advanced Diagnostics and Testing - 2
- MED239 EKG Technician and Cardiology - 2
- MED286 National Certification Exam Prep - 1
- MED295 Medical Assisting Externship -4
Arts and Sciences - 12 semester credit hours
- BIO101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - 3
- BIO104 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - 3
- ENG110 College Composition - 3
- PSY105 Introduction to Psychology - 3
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.
Self-Integration - 6 semester credit hours
- CIS108 Office Applications - 2
- COR191 Career Orientation - 1
- FOR110 Essentials for Success - 3
Program includes a total of 945 contact hours.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
MCI - Virginia Beach, VA
The Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence. Their mission revolves around fostering an educational environment that empowers students to realize their academic and career aspirations. This mission thrives on the active involvement of the university and the community, ensuring integrity and performance remain at the core of their educational endeavors.
Through inclusive practices, this institution sets the stage for student success, program completion, and the enrichment of the community. Here, academic and career goals are not just met but exceeded, and students are not only educated but prepared to become vital contributors to society. The MCI, College of Health Science is a place where excellence is not just a goal but a way of life.