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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications, financial processes, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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4.00 Credits
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.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 2401.
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4.00 Credits
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.
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4.00 Credits
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.
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2.00 Credits
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
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3.00 Credits
General principles of customer service including skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
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