General Education Courses 28
- Subject
- MED
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- an.edu
33 courses with the subject MED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
General Education Courses 28
8 Pharmacology II for the Medical Assistant 4 MED225
7 Medical Office Finance 4 MED285 Elective Courses (Choose 5): (Students may only select two COM courses) 20
3, 5 Medical Assisting Exam Success Class and Externship 190 8 MED295 Elective Courses (Choose 2): 8
Minimum credits required 48 Students must take and pass the Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as part of AMA298. CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTING The Certificate in Medical Assisting provides graduates with both clinical and administrative skills. The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The practical and comprehensive coursework will include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, administering injections, performing EKGs, and venipuncture. In addition to the principal course of study, students in the program will receive a background in computers and may participate in an externship placement that will further provide practical work experience. Graduates of the Medical Assisting Certification program are eligible to take the MAC – Medical Assisting Certificate exam, administered by AMCA, the NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant), administered by NCCT, and the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant), administered by NHA. P ROGRAM O UTCOMES Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 1. Display professionalism by displaying a professional manner and image; demonstrating initiative and responsibility; working as a member of the health care team; prioritizing and performing multiple tasks; adapting to change; promoting credentials associated with medical assisting; enhancing skills through continuing education; treating all patients with compassion and empathy; utilizing psychological theories; and promoting the practice through positive public relations. Course requires a grade “C” or better to pass. American National University Catalog © 2026. All rights reserved. Page 22
Minimum credits required 48 Students will take and pass the following certifications: • CPR through the American Red Cross as part of MED202 • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as part of MED295. (Students who completed some of their externship at a distance will take the CMAC through AMCA.) DIPLOMA IN PHLEBOTOMY AND ECG TECHNICIAN The Diploma in Phlebotomy and ECG Technician prepares students for entry level careers as a phlebotomy and/or ECG technician. The program prepares students to collect and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing. Additionally, students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform diagnostic tests to assess a patient’s heart rhythm and rate and record the ECG. By combining these skills graduates will qualify for a variety of positions in healthcare. Real‐world experience will be gained through an externship. Students will sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Certified EKG Technician (CET) exams offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) in the final course of the program. The program is transferrable to the Medical Assisting program for students wishing to pursue an associate degree in healthcare. P ROGRAM O UTCOMES Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 1. Perform an ECG and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias. 2. Function as an entry-level ECG technician with the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional behavior. 3. Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture following proper protocol. 4. Function as an entry level phlebotomist with the necessary knowledge, skills and professional behavior. Course requires a grade “C” or better to pass. Certain equipment will be loaned to students enrolled in MED275 and must be returned to the University upon graduation, withdrawal, or as otherwise directed by the University. Students may be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement if the equipment is not returned or is returned damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear, with missing components, or otherwise not in good working condition. The full replacement cost of the equipment is $1,125; however, the amount charged may be less when repair or replacement of individual components is sufficient. American National University Catalog © 2026. All rights reserved. Page 24
Elective Courses (Choose 2) 8
Source: American National University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59