Prerequisites: AHS 102, BIO 112, CPT 170, ENG 101, plus admission into the Medical Assisting program

Co-requisites: MED 104 , MED 107

This course introduces the student to the profession of medical assisting, the legal and ethical concepts related to medical assisting and the medical terminology of the medical office.

Prerequisites: AHS 102, BIO 112, CPT 170, ENG 101, plus admission into the Medical Assisting program

Co-requisites: MED 102 , MED 107

This course provides a study of receptionist duties, patient record management, insurance claims processing, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding, letter writing, computer applications and the use of other business machines.

Prerequisites: AHS 102, BIO 112, CPT 170, ENG 101, plus admission into the Medical Assisting program

Co-requisites: MED 102, MED 104

This course provides a study of the principles and practices of banking and accounting procedures, billing methods and office management. This course includes a mandatory administrative practicum experience in a physician’s office.

Prerequisites: MED 102, MED 104

Co-requisites: MED 107, MED 113, MED 114

This course provides a study of principles of pharmacology, drug therapy and the administration of medication.

Prerequisites: MED 102, MED 104, MED 107

Co-requisites: MED 112, MED 114

This course provides a study of specimen collection and techniques for related laboratory procedures routinely performed in medical offices and clinics; including hematology and procedures related to body fluids.

Prerequisites: MED 102, MED 104, MED 107

Co-requisites: MED 112, MED 113

This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures.

Prerequisites: MED 112, MED 113, MED 114

This course provides direct experience in a physician’s office or other selected medical facilities. This course incorporates a comprehensive review of prior knowledge and a mandatory clinical practicum experience.