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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None 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. (F.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None 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. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). ( Sp.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None This course introduces prefi xes, suffi xes, 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 defi ne medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). ( F.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MED 121 Corequisite: None 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 defi ne medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). ( Sp.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None This course introduces medical offi ce 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. (Sp.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None This course provides medical offi ce 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 offi ce and supervise personnel. (F.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MED 121 Corequisite: None This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to complete medical reports and transcribe medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in medical transcription. (Sp.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MED 122 Corequisite: None 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. (S.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MED 122 Corequisite: None 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. (S.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate profi ciency in coding for reimbursement. (Sp., S.)
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