Medical Office Assisting
Includes Health Information Technology and Medical Transcriptionist courses. See also Allied Health and Health Services Management
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Surveys requirements and qualities for success as a medical assistant. Covers medical assisting techniques, methods, and procedures for assisting the physician with numerous examinations, medical and surgical aseptic procedures, obtaining vital signs, care of equipment and supplies, and quality assurance. Integrates legal and ethical implications in a medical care setting.
Prerequisite: HM120 or concurrent enrollment.
F
4 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Surveys advanced clinical/laboratory knowledge and skills required of the medical offi ce assistant. Emphasizes electrocardiography, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, clinical pharmacology, as well as administration of medications, phlebotomy, and assisting the physician with procedures. Covers diet modifi cation, radiology, principles of heat and cold application, and common emergencies. Designed to provide individual and small group assistance to students for skill development.
Prerequisite: second-term standing in the Medical Offi ce Assisting program with a grade of “C” or better in all required courses.
W
16 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Assigns students to health care agencies to apply learned medical assisting methods, procedures, and techniques in a health care setting.
Prerequisite: successful completion of term one and term two of the Medical Assisting program with a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Current Standard First Aid card and Health Care Provider CPR card on fi le with the instructor.
Sp
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Studies the relationship of practicum in a health care setting with theoretical course content, as well as its application to career and personal goals.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in MED130.
Sp
See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.
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