Medical Assisting

This course is designed for medical assistants, student nurses, and other medical-related fields. The course will focus on the more common prefixes, roots, and suffixes used to construct medical terms with these word parts to determine the meanings of new or unfamiliar terms. The word-building system will enable them to interpret medical terms. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

A description of anatomical descriptors and the cell introduces the student to and serves as an overview of the body’s systems. The structure and function of the nervous, sensory, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems are taught, along with the diseases related to these systems presented. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of these body systems. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

The structure and function of the digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems are presented. Disease processes related to these systems will be included. Basic concepts of reproduction, growth and development, and nutrition are taught. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of these body systems. This is a CORE course for Medical Assistance.

This course includes instruction on clinical examination room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with examination, and patient education. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting. Health documents are required for progression at the conclusion of this course.

This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, managing the physician’s schedule, handling mail, preparing and maintaining medical records, and patient orientation. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic medical secretarial skills. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course introduces medical office administrative procedures not covered in Medical Administrative Procedures I. Topics include fees, credit and collections, banking, bookkeeping, payroll, and computerized finance applications. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the financial aspects of medical offices. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by medical assistants. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective diagnostic tests, such as a CBC, screening and follow-up test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course provides basic information about the legal relationship between patient and physician. Topics to be covered include the creation and termination of contracts, implied and informed consent, professional liability, invasion of privacy, malpractice, tort, liability, breach of contract, and the Medical Practice Act. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the ethical and legal implications of these topics as they relate to the medical assistant. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course is designed to instruct students in handling emergencies in the medical office. Emergencies presented will include cardiovascular emergencies, diabetic emergencies, seizures, syncope, hyperthermia and hypothermia, shock, musculoskeletal emergencies, and poisoning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course includes instruction in vital signs and special examination procedures. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, appropriate triage, and preparing patients for diagnostic procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to assist with special procedures. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course instructs the student in the fundamental theory and lab application for the medical office. Microbiology, urinalysis, serology, blood chemistry, venipuncture theory, and venipuncture collection procedures are discussed and performed. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills on course topics. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course teaches the commonly administered drugs used in the medical field, including their classifications, actions, indications, contraindications, and side effects on the body. It also teaches the correct demonstration of drug calculation, preparation, administration, and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe drug administration and recognize standard medical classifications and their patient implications. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

This course gives students an overview of cardiovascular electrophysiology and its role in healthcare delivery. Topics include cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology, interpretation of rhythm strips, and diagnostic electrocardiography. Students should be able to secure an EKG tracing, troubleshoot problems with acquiring an EKG tracing, and interpret simple EKG rhythm strips. Students completing this course and MAT 228E will not receive a short certificate from the College; however, they will have the opportunity to receive a Certified Clinical EKG Technician certification from the National Healthcareer Association.

This course will give the student an overview of radiography and its role in healthcare delivery. Topics will include safety and protection for patients and medical assistants. The student should be able to perform and process basic chest, abdomen, pelvis, sinus, and extremities radiographs.

In this course, emphasis is placed on insurance procedures with advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in an outpatient facility. The study will include the correct completion of insurance forms and coding. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding for reimbursements. This is a CORE course for medical assisting.

This course includes specialized study on current topics and issues in the field of medical assisting. Emphasis is placed on personal and occupational responsibilities and developing problem-solving skills encountered in the medical office. Upon completion, students should be able to apply problem-solving skills to medical office situations as needed.

This course includes a general review of administrative functions performed in a medical office, specific to medical assistants. It will assist the student or graduate in preparing for the national credentialing examination, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).

This course includes a general review of administrative and clinical functions performed in a medical office, focusing on EKG in particular. It will assist the student or graduate in preparing for the national credentialing examination, the Certified EKG Technician (CET).

This course includes a general review of administrative and clinical functions performed in a medical office, focusing on electronic health records management in particular. It will assist the student or graduate in preparing for the Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) national credentialing examination.

This course includes a general review of administrative and clinical functions performed in a medical office, focusing on phlebotomy in particular. It will assist the student or graduate in preparing for the Certified Clinical Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national credentialing examination.

This course includes a general review of administrative and clinical functions performed in a medical office, specific to medical assistants. It will assist the student or graduate in preparing for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national credentialing examination.

This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a physician’s office, clinic, or outpatient facility. The student will gain experience applying knowledge learned in the classroom to enhance competence and strengthen professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform as entry-level Medical Assistants. The content of this course is aligned with standards and guidelines from the American Association of Medical Assisting.

This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply phlebotomy techniques in the physician’s clinic and hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on training individuals to properly collect and handle blood specimens for laboratory testing and interact with healthcare personnel, patients, and the general public. Upon completion, students should be prepared for entry-level phlebotomy and sit for the Phlebotomy Technician Examination (ASCP).