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Last updated on: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 01:00:00 pm
MAS100
Introduction to Medical Assisting
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| 3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours |
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Open/Free |
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| Major Restrictions |
Medical Assistant (Day), Medical Assistant (Eve) |
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| Course Description | This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge for students who are entering the Medical Assistant Program. Focus is placed on psychological, social and developmental concepts applicable to caring for individuals and families in a variety of healthcare settings. Skills include: affective communication, cultural competence, application of developmental theory and identification of risk factors for diseases associated with age, gender, and life style choices. Other topics that will be presented include strategies for preventive intervention, patient education and modalities of Alternative Health Care. Additionally, students will be provided content in time management, study skills and applied mathematics. | |
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MAS101
Medical Assisting I
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Cori/Sori Check Required, Open/Free |
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| Major Restrictions |
Medical Assistant (Day), Medical Assistant (Eve) |
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| Course Description | This course introduces the student to the basic skills that are preformed by the medical assistant in the medical office. The course will emphasize building skills on scientific principles and physiologic processes. Skills included are vital signs, documentation, positioning and draping, EKG techniques, aseptic techniques and introduction to pharmacology.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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MAS110
Medical Assisting II
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
MAS101 Medical Assisting I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
HES106 Medical Language II |
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| Major Restrictions |
Medical Assistant (Day), Medical Assistant (Eve) |
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| Course Description | This course further develops clinical skills and prepares students to perform complex medical procedures in the medical office or clinic. With the understanding of anatomic structures, physiologic processes and scientific principles students will develop skills in the following areas: pharmacology, medication, administration, minor surgery and medical office exams. | |
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MAS120
Clinical Laboratory Procedures
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| 3 Credit Hours, 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
HES104 Medical Office Administration Minimum Grade of: C and MAS101 Medical Assisting I Minimum Grade of: C |
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| Course Description | This course is designed to provide medical assistant students with the basic clinical laboratory principles and skills used in a physician's office. Topics to include microscopy, specimen identification and collection, urinalysis, phlebotomy, hematology, laboratory safety and microbiology. | |
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MAS150
Medical Assistant Seminar
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| 1 Credit Hour, 1 Lecture Hour |
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Open/Free |
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CoRequisites: |
MAS110 Medical Assisting II and MAS120 Clinical Laboratory Procedures |
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| Course Description | This course explores the professional issues that affect the medical assistant. Current trends in education, certification and employment will be discussed and their impact on the practicing medical assistant will be emphasized. Communication skills that will enhance the performance of the medical assistant will also be reviewed. Employment seeking techniques such as resume preparation and interviewing skills will be included. | |
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MAS190
Medical Assisting Practicum
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| 4 Credit Hours |
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Electives: |
Open/Free |
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Prerequisites/
Proficiencies: |
HES104 Medical Office Administration Minimum Grade of: C and MAS101 Medical Assisting I Minimum Grade of: C |
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CoRequisites: |
MAS110 Medical Assisting II and MAS120 Clinical Laboratory Procedures |
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| Course Description | This course requires a minimum of 240 hours of supervised, non-salaried experience in a variety of health care settings. Students will be assigned to clinical sites. This course require 16 practicum hours per week.
PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. | |
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