2023-2024 Catalog
Course Descriptions
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The course numbering system has two parts that identify both the discipline and the level of difficulty of the course.
For example: XXX – 000
XXX are the letters of the course specialty such as CAP for office Computer Applications, MED for medical science, BUS for business, etc. 000 are the numbers of the course. Courses beginning with the digit “0” are developmental courses. These are 0-credit courses and do not count towards the credit requirement for a degree. Courses beginning with the digit “1” are credit courses at the introductory level, and courses beginning with the digit “2”, “3”, and “4” are advanced-level courses.
The symbols F, Sp, and Su (Fall, Spring and Summer) indicate which semester courses will be offered.
The * indicates the course is offered every odd year. The ** indicates the course is offered every even year.
Courses are offered in three modalities. Almost all are offered as traditional on-ground courses. Many are also offered online or in a hybrid or blended format. Hybrid courses usually meet a few times on campus during the semester. The remainder of the course work is done in an online format. Course offerings for each semester are published approximately fifteen weeks prior to the beginning of the semester and are listed online in the Student Information System.
Please note: Students placing into developmental English courses will need permission from their advisor to register for any college-level course work.
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MED 115 - Introduction to Medical Insurance and Coding
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to insurance terminology, types of insurance, and the eligibility and benefit structure of the insurance plan. The student will then utilize this knowledge to analyze and calculate patient medical insurance benefits for a variety of insurance types. In addition, this course will introduce the student to International Classification of Disease, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology 4th Revision, (CPT(r)-4). Students will also gain an appreciation of the relationship between coding and financial reimbursement. Topics discussed include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medicare compliance issues, billing forms and applications.
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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MED 151 - Medical Assisting: The Medical Office and Patient Care
Credit(s): 3
This 60-hour course is designed to introduce the student to basic medical procedures; the student will gain an understanding of the cycle of infection, principles of medical asepsis, and importance of Universal Precautions. The student will also be taught how to create and maintain a medical record, including requirements for documenting in a medical record. The student will learn to accurately obtain and record vital signs, common mensurations, and patient information. The proper documentation in the medical record of these measurements will also be emphasized. Lastly, the student will learn to assist the physician with both an adult and pediatric history and physical exam, as well as establishing and maintaining the examination room.
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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MED 152 - Medical Assisting: Diagnostic Procedures
Credit(s): 3
This 60-hour course is designed to teach the student about various medical specialties and procedures; including Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, and Otolaryngology. In addition, students will become familiar with electrocardiography, radiology, and introduced to various first aid procedures. Students also learn various minor office procedure techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MED 151
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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MED 153 - Medical Assisting: Laboratory Procedures
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to fully acquaint the student to the clinical laboratory. The curriculum will focus on laboratory safety and skills. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations will be introduced. Guidelines for handling, transporting, and recording of lab specimens will be reviewed. The analysis of urine and its significance in total patient care will be theorized and applied. The student will learn and apply the theory of venipuncture and the various methods of performance. An overview of Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology will complete the curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): MED 151
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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MED 212 - Pharmacology
Credit(s): 3
From this 45-hour course, students will gain an understanding of drug sources, legislation relating to drugs, and drug references. Forms of drugs, drug classification and actions, and schedules of controlled drugs will also be covered. The medication order, identifying commonly prescribed medications and basic principles for the administration of medications will be emphasized. The laboratory component of the course provides practical application of the student’s knowledge. Basic mathematical skills necessary for the safe preparation and administration of medications to adult and pediatric patients will be reviewed.
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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MED 250 - Medical Office Management
Credit(s): 3
This 60-hour course is a medical office simulation where students will be able to successfully manage a mock medical practice. Students will have the opportunity to complete all aspects of the billing process from registration to filing of the insurance claim. Medical office procedures, including scheduling appointments, accounting, mail processing, and confidentiality regulations are also covered.
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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MED 299 - Medical Assisting Internship
Credit(s): 3
The Medical Assisting Internship course is the culminating course of the Medical Assisting program. During a 160-hour internship students are provided with hands-on training and career-related experience. This course provides an extensive on-site experience in a physician’s office, clinic, or other appropriate healthcare setting that allows the medical assisting student to utilize previously studied subjects and related skills. It gives the student the opportunity to put his/her class knowledge to practical use and to practice and enhance acquired skills. It provides students with valuable online certification exam preparation and job placement assistance.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental Permission
Offered: F, Sp, Su
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