MED 121 Medical Terminology I
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon … Read More Class
3
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0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 122 Medical Terminology II
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students … Read More Class
3
Lab
0
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
MED 121
Corequisites
None
MED 130 Admin Office Proc I
This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical … Read More Class
1
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
2
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 131 Admin Office Proc II
This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to … Read More Class
1
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
2
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I
This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students … Read More Class
3
Lab
4
Clinic
0
Credit
5
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I
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 … Read More Class
3
Lab
4
Clinic
0
Credit
5
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 240 Exam Room Procedures II
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 … Read More Class
3
Lab
4
Clinic
0
Credit
5
Prerequisites
MED 140
Corequisites
None
MED 260 MED Clinical Practicum
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 … Read More Class
0
Lab
0
Clinic
15
Credit
5
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 272 Drug Therapy
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, … Read More Class
2
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
MED 276 Patient Education
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 … Read More Class
1
Lab
2
Clinic
0
Credit
2
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
