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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is organized on an individual basis for the student who wishes to pursue advanced study in the medical administrative assistant skills. The student will be supervised by an instructor and required to attain a pre-determined competency level. Approval by the Medical Administrative Assistant Program Director to pursue independent Study is required. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 credits, based upon approval of the Medical Administrative Assistant Program Director.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the dynamic structure and services of healthcare delivery systems including the role of professions and our role to serve patients as customers. Students will learn communication skills necessary for the healthcare professional, diversity in healthcare, professionalism, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues, and basic clinical skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the history, theory, and functional benefits of health records used by the industry. Students will learn the content and format of the basic health record, various healthcare delivery systems, and data quality control. Storage of health information, confidentiality, release of information, indices, and registers are also studied. Legal and ethical issues relating to confidentiality and release of information are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide information on the responsibilities of the Medical Scribe. Topics to be discussed are the roles and responsibilities of the medical scribe; keyboarding; the clinical environment and informational workflow of the hospital, emergency room, and physician's office; privacy practices; documentation; communication skills, professionalism, confidentiality, handwashing and aseptic techniques, and other basic clinical skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares students to participate in a practicum experience by teaching them the practical skills of a medical scribe. Students will have hands-on experience documenting patient encounters. Topics covered include keyboarding, medical documentation, medical billing, legal guidelines, common diagnostic tests, and quality improvement outcomes.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to empower students to become a medical scribe trained in medical documentation to assist the providers so they are more efficient and productive with the care of the patients. Students will have an 80-hour practicum that they need to complete in a hospital or other medical office receiving practical instruction and related experience in many phases of medical scribe practicum skills. Students will be assigned to offices where experience will be gained under professional supervision. This course is also designed to provide skills to assist students gain employment including searching for jobs, preparing a resume and cover letter, interview techniques, lifelong learning, and review for the certification exam.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with basic clinical medical assisting skills. Topics to be discussed are: performing age specific vital signs, obtaining and recording patient history, sterilizing and disinfecting equipment, preparing and maintaining treatment areas, measuring height and weight, documenting patient care, maintaining patient confidentiality, performing electrocardiography and spirometry, and preparing for pharmacology math. Acceptance into the Medical Assistant program is required to take this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to administrative medical assisting skills that are required in the medical office. Topics include scheduling, telephone skills, patient reception, written communications, accounting, billing, banking and payroll. Students will learn to perform administrative medical assisting skills within the framework of the American Association of Medical Assistants Code of Ethics.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to refine basic clinical and patient care skills as well as develop more advanced skills to assist in the ambulatory care setting. Topics include demonstrating emergency procedures and emergency preparedness, performing mathematics and dosage calculations, administering non-parenteral and parenteral medications, and selecting parenteral equipment and supplies. Acceptance into the Medical Assistant program is required to take this course.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn to prepare patients for specialty exams including pediatrics and OB/GYN and assist in preparing patients for diagnostic imaging and colon procedures.In addition, students will assist with minor office surgery, instrument identification, immunization records maintenance, urinary catheterization, nutrition, identifying physical agents that promote healing and identification of community resources. Acceptance into the Medical Assistant program is required to take this course.
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