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Medical Assisting (MED)

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MED 103	Medical Assisting Introduction	3
This course introduces the profession of medical assisting, including qualification, duties and the role of the medical assistant. Students are introduced to medical law and ethics as well as management skills for medical office personnel.Read More
MED 122	Medical Assisting Lab Procedures I	2
This course covers the beginning techniques of laboratory procedures commonly performed in a physician’s office and other clinical agencies.Read More Prerequisites MED 103 and Physical examination, major medical insurance, Hepatitis B vaccine series and current CPR certification
MED 125	Medical Assisting Advanced Laboratory	2
This course provides a continuation of the study of laboratory techniques commonly used in the physician office.Read More Prerequisites AHS 142 and MED 122
MED 131	Administrative Skills of Medical Office I	2
This course introduces the student to the environment of the medical office, the use of computers, patient scheduling, medical records management and written communications.Read More
MED 134	Medical Assisting Financial Management	2
This course is the study of the daily financial practices, insurance coding, billing and collections, and accounting practices in the medical office environment.Read More Prerequisites MED 131
MED 135	Medical Office Insurance I	2
This course presents an introduction to health insurance concepts and practices commonly encountered in a medical practice, including a review of anatomy and physiology and the most common coding systems.Read More
MED 136	Medical Office Insurance II	2
This course presents a continuation of health insurance concepts commonly encountered in medical practice. Principles of managed care plans and common insurance requirements are presented, including instructions for and practice completing forms for the major insurance providers.Read More Prerequisites MED 131 and MED 135
MED 141	Medical Office Clinical Skills I	2
This course provides instruction in examination room techniques, vital signs, interviewing, assisting with a physical examination, minor surgery and nutrition.Read More
MED 142	Medical Office Clinical Skills II	2
This course provides a continued study in medical assisting clinical skills with emphasis on pharmacology, dosage calculation and administration, medical specialties and emergencies.Read More Prerequisites AHS 121 and AHS 170 and MED 141
MED 151	Medical Assisting Clinical I	4
This course provides practical application of administrative and clinical skills in a physician’s office or ambulatory setting with emphasis on the student’s transition into the role of entry-level medical assistant while under the supervision of a certified medical assistant or qualified employee. This is a non-paid practicum experience.Read More Prerequisites MED 125 and MED 134 and MED 136 and MED 142 and current CPR certification
MED 152	Medical Assisting Clinical II	4
This course provides a continuation of practical application of administrative and clinical skills in a physician’s office or ambulatory setting, allowing students to build on knowledge and skills and to apply them in a setting different from that of their previous clinical experience. This is a non-paid practicum experience.Read More Prerequisites MED 151