Course Descriptions

Courses matching MED

Prefix No	Course Name	Class	Lab	Clin/Exp	Credit
		Hrs Per Week:			Sem Hrs:

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 118 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 138	Infection/Hazard Control	2.0	0.0	0.0	2.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the student to infection and hazard control procedures necessary for the healthcare worker. Topics include introduction to microbiology, practical infection control, sterilization and monitoring, chemical disinfectants, aseptic technique, infectious diseases, OSHA standards, applicable North Carolina laws. Upon completion, students should be able to: understand infectious diseases, disease transmission, infection control procedures, biohazard management, OSHA standards, and applicable North Carolina laws.

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 182	CPR First Aid & Emergency	2.0	0.0	0.0	2.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic CPR, first aid, and medical emergency care related to perform clinical, home, office and recreational setting. Emphasis is placed on triage, assessment, and proper management of emergency care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic CPR, first aid, and medical emergency care.

MED 230	Admin Office Proc III	1.0	2.0	0.0	2.0
Prerequisites: MED 131
Corequisites: MED 240
This course provides advanced medical office administrative procedures. Emphasis is placed on management skills including personnel supervision, practice management, public relations, and insurance coding. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit advanced managerial medical assisting skills.

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 274	Diet Therapy/Nutrition	3.0	0.0	0.0	3.0
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary deficiencies, weight management, and therapeutic nutrition in wellness and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret clinical and dietary data and provide patient counseling and education.

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.