Major Requirements

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

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 41	Basic Medical Office Business Procedures	3
Htech 42	Insurance Billing & Coding	2
Htech 43	Basic Medical Accounting and Record Keeping	3
Htech 44	Electronic Medical Records	2
Htech 54A	Internship	2
Total Units		25.5

Recommended Electives

Course Number	Course Name	Units
Comm 12	Intercultural Communication	3

NOTE: Helpful tips for Htech 2 and Htech 44

• - 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

SEQUENCE:

Semester	Course Name
First Semester (Fall)	Htech 1, 2, 5, 7, 41, 42
Second Semester (Spring)	Htech 6, 8, 44, 43
Third Semester (Summer)	Htech 54A (Required), Htech 54B (Optional)

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Department Chair
Kristine Gaiero
408.741.4019
e-mail:  kris_gaiero@westvalley.edu

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