CSN MAP: CA Medical Assisting

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WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Medical Assisting, CA at CSN.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in four (4) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree and graduate. Please note - This map adds up to a total of 33 credits.

Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

CSN Semester #1 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 14-16
Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Communication (General Education) - Credits: 3-5: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113
Major Requirements - Credits 2: CLS 130B - Laboratory Procedures for Medical Office Assistants
Major Requirements - Credits 1: CLS 131B - Applied Laboratory Procedures for Medical Office Assistants
Major Requirements - Credits 3: COT 127B - Microsoft Office for Offices
Major Requirements - Credits 2: HIT 102B - Coding for Medical Offices
Major Requirements - Credits 3: HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
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CSN Semester #2 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 13
Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Major Requirements - Credits 2: HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
Major Requirements - Credits 2: MA 104B - Introduction to Medical Assisting
Major Requirements - Credits 4: MA 106B - The Body in Health and Disease
Major Requirements - Credits 5: MA 107B - Medical Assistant Techniques I
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CSN Semester #3 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 8
Students MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Major Requirements - Credits 5: MA 110B - Medical Assistant Techniques II
Major Requirements - Credits 3: MA 120B - Medical Office Management
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CSN Semester #4 - Recommended Courses

Total Minimum Credits: 6
APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Visit www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Major Requirements - Credits 3: MA 130B - Clinical Externship
Major Requirements - Credits 1: MA 131B - Externship Seminar
Major Requirements - Credits 2: MA 195B - Application of Medical Assisting Concepts