Program Description

This program combines the skills and competencies taught in CNA 101L (Nursing Assistant), PBT 101L/102L (Phlebotomy Technician) and HCHS 111 (Medical Terminology), with English, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Required Courses:

ENGL 1110 (Composition I) or its equivalent ENGL 1110Y or Z -- 3 credits

MATH 1170 (Technical Mathematics) -- 3 credits

CNA 101L (Nursing Assistant) -- 8 credits

PBT 101L (Phlebotomy Technician) -- 8 credits

PBT 102L (Phlebotomy Technician Clinical) -- 4 credits

HCHS 111 (Medical Terminology) -- 3 credits

BCIS 1110 (Introduction to Information Systems) -- 3 credits

Total Credits: 32

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Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities

Students completing the required courses will be employable in clinics and medical offices with opportunity for career advancement in the healthcare field.

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Contact and Advising Information

Information about the medical assistant certificate program is available from the Advisement Center at 505.925.8560 or vcadvise@unm.edu, or the Health Sciences Division at 505.925.8970.

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Course Prerequisites

Students must meet prerequisites by achievement of minimum placement scores on the ACCUPLACER or ACT or through completion of course work.

 

Course: ENGL 100 and FYEX 1110 or equivalent – or place into ENGL 1110;

ACCUPLACER/ACT Minimum Scores: 263+/19+

Course: MATH 099 – or place into MATH 100 or higher;

ACCUPLACER/ACT Minimum Scores: 237+ (Arithmetic)/13+

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