MED 150 – Laboratory Procedures I

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 3 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 5
This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.

MED 232 – Medical Insurance Coding

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding for reimbursement

MED 240 – Exam Room Procedures II

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 3 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 5
This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures.

MED 260 – MED Clinical Externship

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 15 Work: 0 Credits: 5
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional.

MED 262 – Clinical Perspectives

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem-solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the medical facility.

MED 264 – Med Assisting Overview

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides an overview of the complete medical assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national certification examination for medical assistants.

MED 270 – Symptomatology

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to … Read More

MED 272 – Drug Therapy

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office.

MED 276 – Patient Education

Medical Assisting
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide communication skills, basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct, communicate effectively, … Read More
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