Jul 19, 2025

West Shore Community College Catalog 2020-2021

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West Shore Community College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Assistant, AAAS

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All courses in semesters 1 - 3 must be successfully completed with a “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) and students must earn a minimum of 60 credit hours and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to earn a degree. Students must also take any required third-party exams leading to a credential and/or outcome assessment for this program. ANP 118 (Introduction to the Human Body) may be waived is ANP 230-231 (Anatomy & Physiology I & II) have been completed with a C or better. Anatomy & Physiology I & II and Introduction to the Human Body must be completed within the past 8 years.

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Courses by Placement/Transfer

The following courses may be prerequisites for your program depending upon your placement scores or transfer evaluation. Advisors can assist you to integrate these into your program of study during your first semester at West Shore. Contact Student Services at 231.843.5510.

ENG 054 - Integrated Reading & Writing 4 credit hrs
ENG 098 - Writing Essentials 3 credit hrs
MTH 051 - Pre Algebra 4 credit hrs
AND/OR MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra 4 credit hrs
FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs

Program of Study

Semester 1

ALH 104 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hrs
ALH 110 - Foundations of Medical Assisting 1 credit hr
ALH 140 - Medical Assistant Procedures I 4 credit hrs
ANP 118 - Introduction to the Human Body 4 credit hrs (May be waived if ANP 230 & ANP 231 completed with a “C” or better)

Total: 12 Credit Hrs | 17 Contact Hrs

Semester 2

ALH 136 - Pharmacology Fundamentals 2 credit hrs
ALH 145 - Medical Assistant Procedures II 6 credit hrs
OIS 105 - Medical Office Coding & Ins Billing 3 credit hrs
OIS 120 - Electronic Medical Records 4 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 21 Contact Hrs

Semester 3 - Summer

ALH 150 - Medical Assistant Practicum 6 credit hrs

Total: 6 Credit Hrs | 12 Contact Hrs

Semester 4

BUS 101 - Business Mathematics 3 credit hrs
ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs
OIS 106 - Diagnostic & Procedural Coding 4 credit hours
OIS 115 - Healthcare Information Management Law 3 credit hrs

Total: 13 Credit Hrs | 14 Contact Hrs

Semester 5

BIS 160 - Computer Applications: Microsoft Office 3 credit hrs
Choose one Humanities Elective ( PHL 104 recommended) 3 credit hrs
PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs
Choose one Elective from Recommended Courses - 3 credit hrs min
SPE 110 - Interpersonal Communications 3 credit hrs OR SPE 206 - Small Group Communications 3 credit hrs OR BUS 257 - Business Composition 3 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 15 Contact Hrs

Degree Total: 61 Credit Hrs | 79 Contact Hrs

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