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2.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program. Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Includes current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. (2 Lec.) Search for MDCA 1205 classes
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2.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1313. The student may register for either MDCA 1213 or MDCA 1313, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.) Search for MDCA 1213 classes
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3.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: SCIT 1407 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, SCIT 1408 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, HITT 1205 Medical Terminology and HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced. A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs, and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1202. The student may register for either MDCA 1302 or MDCA 1202, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Search for MDCA 1302 classes
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3.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program. A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1213. The student may register for either MDCA 1313 or MDCA 1213, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Search for MDCA 1313 classes
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3.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Procedures depicted in the Current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, quality assurance, and quality control. May include electrocardiography. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Search for MDCA 1352 classes
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4.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Emphasis on normal human anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. (4 Lec.) Search for MDCA 1409 classes
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4.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) Search for MDCA 1417 classes
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4.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201. A course in medical office procedures which may include appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, transcriptions, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and use of computer in the medical office. (4 Lec.) Search for MDCA 1421 classes
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4.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201. Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics. (4 Lec.) Search for MDCA 1443 classes
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3.00 Credits
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Admission into the El Centro College Medical Assisting Program, MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201, MDCA 1205, MDCA 1443, MDCA 1421, MDCA 1247, MRMT 1211, MRMT 1192, MDCA 1216, MDCA 1217, MDCA 1251, ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (10 Ext.) Search for MDCA 2361 classes
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