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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite/Corequisite: IFC 102 Introduces the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include: introduction to semiconductor fundamentals, diode applications, basic transistor fundamentals, basic amplifiers, and semiconductor switching devices.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the basic concept of medical assisting and relationships to other health fields. Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical assistant's role as an agent of the physician. Provides the student with knowledge of medical jurisprudence and the essentials of professional behavior. Topics include: introduction to medical assisting; introduction to medical law; physician/patient/assistant relationship; medical office in litigation; as well as ethics, bio-ethical issues and HIPAA.
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5.00 Credits
Introduces drug therapy with emphasis on safety, classification of drugs, their action, side effects, and/or adverse reactions. Also introduces the basic concept of arithmetic used in the administration of drugs. Topics include: introduction to pharmacology; calculation of dosages; sources and forms of drugs; drug classification; and drug effects on the body systems.
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5.00 Credits
Corequisite: BUS 101 Emphasizes essential skills required for the typical medical practice. Topics include: office protocol, time management, appointment scheduling, medical office equipment, medical references, mail services, medical records, and personal communication.
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6.00 Credits
Corequisite: AHS 104, MAS 103 Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices. The course includes skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays. The student explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography. Topics include: infection control and related OSHA guidelines; prepare patients/assist physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; vital signs/mensuration; minor office surgical procedures and electrocardiography.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAS 103, MAS 108 Furthers student knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician's office. Topics include: collection/examination of specimens and CLIA regulations/risk management; urinalysis; venipuncture; hematology and chemistry evaluations; advanced reagent testing (Strept Test, HcG, etc); administration of medications, medical office emergency procedures and emergency preparedness; respiratory evaluations; principles of IV administration; rehabilitative therapy procedures; principles of radiology safety; and maintenance of medication and immunization records.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice. Topics include: managed care, reimbursement, and coding.
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4.00 Credits
Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice in the areas of computers and medical transcription. Topics include: medical transcription/electronic health records; application of computer skills; integration of medical terminology; accounting procedures; and application of software.
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5.00 Credits
Provides clear, succinct, and basic information about common medical conditions. Taking each body system, the disease condition is highlighted following a logical formation consisting of: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Topics include: introduction to disease and diseases of body systems.
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