MED 110  Orientation to Medical Assisting

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Medical Assisting diploma or certificate

Corequisite: None

MED 110 Course Outline

MED 114  Prof Interac in Heal Care

This course is designed to identify various patient behaviors encountered in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on stressors related to illness, cultural influences, death and dying, and needs specific to patients. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize appropriate methods of verbal and nonverbal communication with empathy and impartiality.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Medical Assisting diploma or certificate

Corequisite: None

MED 114 Course Outline

MED 118  Medical Law and Ethics

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: MED 110, MED 121

MED 118 Course Outline

MED 121  Medical Terminology I

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: None

MED 122  Medical Terminology II

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: MED 121

Corequisite: None

MED 130  Admin Office Proc I

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 2; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Acceptance into Medical Assisting diploma or certificate and CIS 110 (summer 2009)

Corequisite: None

MED 131  Admin Office Proc II

This course 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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 2; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: MED 130

Corequisite: None

MED 140  Exam Room Procedures I

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 4; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: MED 110, MED 121, MAT 110, BIO 163, and MED 118

Corequisite: MED 122

MED 150  Laboratory Procedures I

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 4; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: MED 110, MED 121, BIO 163

Corequisite: MED 122

MED 260  MED Clinical Externship

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.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 0; Clinical, 15

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: All previous courses in Medical Assisting diploma

Corequisite: MED 262

MED 262  Clinical Perspectives

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

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 1; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite: MED 260