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3.00 Credits
3 CR. An introduction to the clinical skills required by the medical assistant. Instruction includes theory, principles, and practical skills related to infection control, patient care, documentation, patient education, and the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment. This course includes a lab. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Human Biology, or equivalent knowledge. Corequisite: Administrative Medical Assisting.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Examines the medical insurance industry, the history of medical insurance, and the emergence of managed care, HMOs, and PPOs. The primary focus is the application and processing of the insurance claim (HFCA 1500) using Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD9CM, and HPCS coding. Worker's Compensation, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Champus, Medicaid and Medicare will be studied in detail.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course is designed to prepare Medical Assistant students with administrative knowledge and skills related to duties performed in a medical office. Topics include computer applications, telephone etiquette, patient reception, medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services, and handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping. This course includes a directed observation. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Human Biology or equivalent knowledge. Corequisite: Clinical Medical Assisting.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course explains the structure and function of the human body from a Western model of human anatomy and physiology. The course examines in detail the basic principles of biomechanics and kinesiology that sustain anatomical and physiological balance in relation to the practice of massage therapy and bodywork. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisites: Introduction to Massage Therapy & Bodywork and Human Anatomy & Physiology II.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course explains the structure and function of the human body from Eastern, Chinese, and Ayurvedic perspectives. Basic principles of energy models, integrative pathways and feedback systems that sustain anatomical and physiological balance will be explored in relation to the practice of massage therapy and bodywork. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisites: Introduction to Massage Therapy & Bodywork and Human Anatomy & Physiology II.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course covers the basics of acupressure including the philosophy, history, theory and development of acupressure techniques. Students will learn ancient and modern methods of acupressure including the indications and contraindications for use, assessment and application. Topics covered include Eastern and Western approaches, the Five Elements theory, acupressure techniques, acupressure points and the human energy field. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisites: Introduction to Massage Therapy & Bodywork and Human Anatomy & Physiology I.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course provides students with an understanding of deep tissue massage. Deep tissue techniques, specific strategies for treatment, and therapeutic approaches to common injuries will be presented. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate and practice the application of deep tissue skills and will creatively design a massage specific to each client's needs. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course integrates a variety of applications used to improve the body's energy level and promote better energy flow for relaxation and pain relief. Topics include qigong, reiki, polarity theory, chakras, feng shui, crystals, and craniosacral techniques as well as the indications and contraindications for the use of energy massage and bodywork. Students will have the opportunity to develop energy massage and bodywork skills for use on themselves and others. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisites: Introduction to Massage Therapy & Bodywork and Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course provides students with a basic understanding of pathology and general management of diseases and illness as they relate to massage therapy and bodywork. Additional topics include standard precautions, diseases, illnesses and hygiene as well as their management in professional practice. Etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury will also be explored. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage.
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1.00 Credits
1 CR. This course focuses on the skills and bodywork techniques necessary to perform massage from a client's first trimester through labor and postpartum recovery. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth in relation to the modalities that can provide relief and support to pregnant clients. Contraindications, complications, and high-risk pregnancies will be reviewed, as well as treating the most common discomforts of pregnancy (i.e. lower back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.). Appropriate draping, practitioner body mechanics, and bolstering techniques will be reviewed. Students must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy & Bodywork program. Prerequisites: Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Swedish Massage.
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