Course Catalog - Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services - Medical Assistant

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services - Medical Assistant

Public Service Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Health Science M #8533

This course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry.  A student who takes a full year of Principles of Health Science receives a waiver for Health.

SEM: 2 CR:1

Level 2: Health Science Theory M #8536

Level 2: Health Science Theory M #8536ADV (2028 Graduates ONLY)

This course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skills development.

PR: one credit in biology and at least one credit in a course from the health science career cluster. 

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Medical Terminology #8534

Level 3: Medical Terminology Dual #8399 (check campus for availability)

This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology M #8377

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology M #8377ADV (2028 Graduates ONLY)

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology H #8379 

Level 3: Anatomy and Physiology D #8376 (check campus for availability)

This course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. 

PR: one credit in Biology and one credit in Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, or Physics.

SEM: 2  Science CR: 1

Level 3: Practicum in Health Science - Off Campus Clinical M #8391

A course designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills for certification or licensure in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the healthcare industry or continued education in health careers. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 3: Practicum in Health Science - ON Campus Clinical M #8389

A course designed to give students practical application in the on campus hospital simulation, of previously studied knowledge and skills for certification or licensure in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the healthcare industry or continued education in health careers. 

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Practicum in Health Science - Medical Assistant M #8390

A course designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills for certification or licensure in an allied health career. Students develop advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the healthcare industry or continued education in health careers. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

• Certification offered: Medical Assistant (CCMA)

PR: Health Science Theory & Biology

SEM: 2 CR: 2