Medical Assisting Degree (A45400)
Effective for entrance Fall 2022 and Prior
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis,
cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles
of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
Class: 4.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 5.00
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4.00 |
2.00 |
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5.00 |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 110 - Orientation to Medical Assisting
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.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
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1.00 |
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1.00 |
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I
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.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 130 - Administrative Office Procedures I
MED 130 - Administrative Office Procedures 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.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
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2.00 |
MED 140 - Examining Room Procedures I
MED 140 - Examining 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.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 5.00
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3.00 |
4.00 |
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5.00 |
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Total: 19 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II
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.
Prerequisites: Take MED-121
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 131 - Administrative Office Procedures II
MED 131 - Administrative Office Procedures 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.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
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2.00 |
MED 150 - Laboratory Procedures I
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.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 5.00
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3.00 |
4.00 |
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5.00 |
MED 118 - Medical Law and Ethics
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.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
MED 240 - Examining Room Procedures II
MED 240 - Examining Room Procedures II
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.
Prerequisites: Take MED-140
Class: 3.00
Lab: 4.00
Credits: 5.00
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3.00 |
4.00 |
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5.00 |
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Total: 17 |
Summer Semester
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 260 - MED Clinical Practicum
MED 260 - MED Clinical Practicum
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.
Clinical: 15.00
Credits: 5.00
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15.00 |
5.00 |
MED 262 - Clinical Perspectives
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.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
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1.00 |
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1.00 |
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Total: 9 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation
styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas
and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects.
Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from
primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and
mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs.
Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems;
ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics
including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve
practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 230 - Administrative Office Procedures III
MED 230 - Administrative Office Procedures III
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.
Prerequisites: Take MED-131
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
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2.00 |
MED 270 - Symptomatology
MED 270 - Symptomatology
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.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 274 - Diet Therapy/Nutrition
MED 274 - Diet Therapy/Nutrition
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.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 14 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
MED 272 - Drug Therapy
MED 272 - Drug Therapy
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.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 264 - Medical Assisting Overview
MED 264 - Medical Assisting Overview
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.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
MED 276 - Patient Education
MED 276 - Patient Education
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.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
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2.00 |
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments
and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories
such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion,
capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues
arising from new technologies.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 10 |
