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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: CPT 1113 & MET 1323) This course presents the administrative medical assistant procedures with office management; written and oral communications; management of a physician's professional schedule and travel arrangements. Emphasis is placed on billing, collecting, and types of bookkeeping. Its aim is to provide the student with practice situations through the use of simulated office settings, pegboard simulation, and demonstration. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course reflects basic theory and clinical information related to drugs, including classifications, source, dosages and measurements, regulatory requirements, and basic principles of drug administration. At all times, safety is emphasized for the health professional administering the medication and patients receiving the medication. Accuracy is stressed. (3 hr lecture)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of medical language relating to the various body systems including diseases, physical conditions, procedures, clinical specialties, and abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling and pronunciation and the use of computer assisted software. (3 hr lecture)
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3.00 Credits
(Pre/Corequisites: MET 1313, 1323 and CPR-Health Care Provider Certificate) The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to clinical skills emphasizing the importance of being proficient. This course also provides students with opportunities to practice and demonstrate proficiency in simulated settings and the check-offs. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: MET 1313 & MET 1513) This course is a continuation of Clinical Procedures I and will further the student's knowledge of the more complex activities encountered in the physician's office. The clinical dutiesinclude maintaining surgical asepsis, instructing patients in preparation for radiological and sonographic studies, performing EKGs, preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician, and providing mobility assistance. (2 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers medical law, ethics, and acts; legal relationship of physician and patient; legal responsibilities of medical assistant; and professional liability. (3 hr lecture)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(Corequisite: MET 1323) The purpose for this course is to acquaint the student with different types of insurance, including disability, Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare-Medicaid group plans such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). Practical approach to insurance billing, basic medical and insurance abbreviations, terminology, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding will be presented. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: BIO 2511 & 2513, BIO 2521 & 2523; MET 1323, MET 1413, & MET 1423) This course covers techniques of the clinical laboratory including competent use of the microscope, and understanding of the theory and knowledge of the common laboratory tests performed in the physician's office. Develops proficiency in laboratory and quality assurance procedures including collection, preparation and processing of specimens, urinalysis, hematology, and biopsy, as well as accurate reporting of test results commonly performed in a physician's office. (3 hr lecture, 2 hr lab)
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3.00 Credits
(Corequisite: MET 2716) This summary course is designed to review the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired during the didactium. This course will serve to assist the student in preparing for the certification exam, with a review of critical skills and professional development issues, as well as first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (3 hr lecture)
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of all freshman and 1st semester sophomore courses are required.) This course includes supervised experience in medical offices to provide the student with a comprehensive application of administrative and clinical skills. This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to discuss, evaluate, and share learning experiences and to strengthen learning situations brought up in a clinical externship. (1 hr lecture,15 hr clinical)
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