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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Provides an in-depth study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and pathology for the medical assistant. Focuses on clinical application and decision making in the health care environment. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Prepares students to perform patient-care procedures including, but not limited to, respiratory care procedures, basic nursing arts, equipment maintenance, and patient teaching. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Prepares students to perform clinical assistant skills and emergency care procedures,and meet the state requirements for licensure in radiography, including basic life support, bandage application, physical assessment of patient, surgical asepsis, and basic diagnostic techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Prepares students to perform diagnostic tests and assist with physical examinations including ECG administration, basic pulmonary function, testing, catheterization and assisting with minor surgery including sterilization. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on the administration of medications by the medical assistant. Introduces general principles of drug action, pharmacology of the major drug classifications, and drug side effects. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Instructs students in the practice of the management of a medical office in areas such as receptionist duties, telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, verbal and written communications, medical and non-medical record management. Explains library and editorial duties, inventory, care of equipment and supplies, security, office maintenance, management responsibilities, placement, and professional ethics and professionalism. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Instructs students in the legal relationship of the physician, patient, and medical assistant; professional liabilities, Medical Practice Acts, professional attitudes and behavior and the types of medical practice. Also includes a basic history of medicine. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces students to ICD-9 and CPT-4 classification coding systems used in physician offices, hospitals, and ambulatory care settings. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on various medical insurance policies with in-depth study of health insurance and managed care including capitation versus fee for service in the HMO area. Discusses managed care companies in this area and their requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Instructs students in the use of software in the medical office including billing, scheduling appointments, and patient records. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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