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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| MED 110 |
Orientation to Med Assist |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: Admission to Medical Assisting
Program |
| Corequisites: MED 118, MED 130 or Departmental
Permission |
| This course covers the history of medicine and the role of
the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed
on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the
medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to
project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical
assisting. |
| |
| MED 118 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: Admission to Medical Assisting Program |
| Corequisites: MED 110, MED 130 or Departmental
Permission |
| This course covers legal relationships of physicians and
patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice,
medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues.
Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the
principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing
medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet
the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health
professional. |
| |
| MED 120 |
Survey of Med Terminology |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms. |
| |
| MED 121 |
Medical Terminology I |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots
used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and
the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions,
and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be
able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected
body systems and their pathological disorders. |
| |
| MED 122 |
Medical Terminology II |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 121 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is the second in a series of medical terminology
courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to
the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of
selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce,
spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and
their pathological disorders. |
| |
| MED 130 |
Admin Office Proc I |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: Admission to Medical Assisting Program |
| Corequisites: MED 110, MED 188 or Departmental
Permission |
| This course introduces medical office administrative
procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral
communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety.
Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative
skills within the medical environment. |
| |
| MED 131 |
Admin Office Proc II |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 130 |
| Corequisites: MED 140, MED 150 or Departmental
Permission |
| This course is the second in a series and provides medical
office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics
include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability
coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures.
Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the
medical office and supervise personnel. |
| |
| MED 134 |
Medical Transcription |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 121 and MED 122 |
| Corequisites: MED 232 or Departmental Permission |
| This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and
skills required to complete medical reports and transcribe medical
dictation. Emphasis is placed on correct punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate competence in medical transcription. |
| |
| MED 140 |
Exam Room Procedures I |
3.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 110 |
| Corequisites: MED 150, MED 131 or Departmental
Permission |
| This course provides instruction in clinical examining room
procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting
with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and
administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical
emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
competence in exam room procedures. |
| |
| MED 150 |
Laboratory Procedures I |
3.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 110 |
| Corequisites: MED 140, MED 131 or Departmental
Permission |
| This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques
used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality
control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests,
phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA
regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform
basic lab tests/skills based on course topics. |
| |
| MED 232 |
Medical Insurance Coding |
1.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and
procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding for
reimbursement. |
| |
| MED 240 |
Exam Room Procedures II |
3.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 140, MED 260 & MED 262 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to expand and build upon skills
presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room
procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures. |
| |
| MED 260 |
Med Clinical Externship |
0.0 |
0.0 |
15.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 140, MED 150 |
| Corequisites: MED 262 |
| This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical,
laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is
placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills
necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional
communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able
to function as an entry-level health care professional. |
| |
| MED 262 |
Clinical Perspectives |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 140, MED 150 |
| Corequisites: MED 260 |
| This course is designed to explore personal and occupational
responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed
on problems encountered during externships and development of
problem-solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the
medical facility. |
| |
| MED 264 |
Medical Assisting Overview |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 240 |
| Corequisites: MED 272, MED 276, MED 270 or
Departmental Permission |
| This course provides an overview of the complete medical
assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical
assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures
performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national
certification examination for medical assistants. |
| |
| MED 270 |
Symptomatology |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 240 |
| Corequisites: MED 276, MED 272, MED 264 or
Departmental Permission |
| This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the
appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in
relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and
appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test
results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain
symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and
take appropriate actions. |
| |
| MED 272 |
Drug Therapy |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 240 |
| Corequisites: MED 276, MED 270, MED 264 or
Departmental Permission |
| This course focuses on major drug groups, including their
side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper
documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize
side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a
physician's office. |
| |
| MED 276 |
Patient Education |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 240 |
| Corequisites: MED 270, MED 272, MED 264 or
Departmental Permission |
| This course is designed to provide communication skills,
basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources
and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is
placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient
education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication
skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct,
communicate effectively, and act as a liaison between the patient and
community agencies. |
