Career Pathway Plan of Study
Medical Assistant- 2 Year Degree
Ivy Tech Community College
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE
Requirements for Core 40 / **Courses offer Certification
Course Sequences for Core 40 + Academic Honors
Additional
Additional
Additional
Courses
Medical Courses
Courses
Courses
(Summer or
Online)
English/
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
9
English 9
Hon Geometry
Algebra
Biology
World History
10
English 10
Hon Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra IIT
Chemistry
AP Env Science
Chem Phys
Elective /
Health
Fine Arts
11
American Lit /
English 11
Hon Pre Calculus
Algebra II
Geometry
Physics
(PHYS 101)
AP US History
US History
Speech (COM 101)/
Elective
Adv. Comp
(ENG 104)/World Lit or
English 12
AP Calculus/
Pre Calculus/
Sr Alg II
Government (POLS
101)/
Economics (ECON 210)
AP Biology or AP
Statistics
12
Anatomy & Physiology
Physical Education
POSTSECONDARY
*Once Foreign Language IV is completed, the student will be able to receive dual credit for 4 semesters.
Yr
13
Yr
14
Adv. Comp.
(ENG 111)
Speech (COM 114)
Humanities/ Social
Elective
Psychology (Psy 101) or
Sociology (Soc 111)
Anatomy &
Physiology I
(APHY 101)
Math Elective
Medical
Terminology
(HLHS 101)
Administration I
(MEAS 107)
Administration II
(MEAS 108)
Anatomy &
Physiology II
(APHY 102)
Clinical I
(MEAS 238)
Integrated Medical
Office Procedures
(MEAS 207)
Pharmacology
(MEAS 218)
Medical Assisting
Clinical Externship
(MEAS 258)
Medical Assisting
Administration
Externship
(MEAS 259)
Medical Assisting
Lab Techniques
(MEAS 219)
*University Course numbers many change when transferring credits.
* As of January 2012 this program is available at the Michigan City campus.
Interpersonal
Foreign Language I or
Relationships/ Orientation
Elective
to Careers & College
Adv. Lifesaving/ Elective
Foreign Language II or
Elective
SAMPLE
Occupations for
This Pathway
► Pharmacy Technician ► Qualified Medication Aide
► Certified Nursing Assistant ► Phlebotomist
► Home Health Specialist
► Electrocardiography Technician
► Emergency Med. Tech (EMT)
Summer School:
PE, Hon Geometry,
Health, Government, Academic Honors Diploma Requirements
Medical Terminology
Foreign Language III or Economics, US History, - Complete all requirements for Core 40
World History
- Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
(HLHS 101)/ Elective
Elective
- Earn 6-8 World Language credit (6 in one or 4 credits each in two
languages)
- Earn 2 Fine Arts Credits
Psychology
Foreign Language IV or
- Earn a grade of a "C" or better in classes.
(Psy 101)/
Elective
- Have a GPA of a "B" or better.
Sociology (Soc 111)
- Complete 1 of the following:
A. Complete AP course (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams.
Courses in Red indicate dual credit and are
B. Complete IB courses (4 credits) and corresponding IB exams.
C. Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher of the Sat critical reading
available for 11th and 12th grade students.
and mathematics.
D. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT.
E. Complete dual credit courses from an accredited postsecondary
institution (6 transferable college credits).
Student Success Elective
F. Complete a combination of an AP course (2 credits and
corresponding exam) or an IB Standard Level course (2 credits and
corresponding exam) and dual credit course(s) from an accredited
postsecondary institution.
Medical Insurance
Basic Coding
(MEAS 137)
58-63 Credit Hours
Technical Honors Diploma Requirements
Disease Conditions
(MEAS 242)
Clinical II
(MEAS 239)
Select (2) from state-wide electives
- Complete all requirements for Core 40.
- Complete a career-technical program (8 or more related credits)
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in classes.
- Have a GPA or a "B" or better.
- Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in math and 4-8 credits in World Languages for four year college admission.
- Complete 2 of the following, one must be A or B:
A. Score at or above the following levels on Work Keys: Reading in Level 6; Applied Math Level 6; Locating Info Level 5.
B. Complete dual credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits).
C. Complete an Internship or Cooperative Education course.
D. Complete an industry-based work experience as part of a 2-year career-technical education program (minimum 140
hours).
E. Earn a state- approved, industry- recognized certification.