This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-130 MED-138; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
MED-116: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify body system components and functions relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care.
Course Prerequisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
MED-118: Medical Law and Ethics
This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional.
Course Prerequisites:
None
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
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 completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
Course Prerequisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
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 should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-121; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
MED-130: Administrative Office Procedures 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 environment.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-110 MED-138; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
MED-131: Administrative Office Procedures 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 manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-130; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
MED-138: Infection/Hazard Control
This course introduces the student to infection and hazard control procedures necessary for the healthcare worker. Topics include introduction to Microbiology, Practical Infection Control, Sterilization and Monitoring, Chemical Disinfectants, Aseptic Technique, Infectious diseases, and applicable North Carolina laws. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of infectious diseases, disease transmission, infection control procedures, biohazard management, OSH standards, and applicable North Carolina laws.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-110 MED-130; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
MED-140: Examining 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 should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-110 MED-130 MED-138; Take previously. Required.Take MED-150; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0
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 regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-110 MED-130 MED-138; Take previously. Required.Take MED-140; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0
MED-232: Medical Insurance Coding
This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding for reimbursement.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-131(S16431); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0
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 communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-140 MED-150; Take previously. Required.Take MED-264; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:15
MED-264: Medical Assisting Overview
This course provides an overview of the complete medical assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national certification examination for medical assistants.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-140 MED-150; Take previously. Required.Take MED-260(S22977); Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
MED-270: Symptomatology
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions.
Course Prerequisites:
Take BIO-161 or MED-116; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0
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, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician's office.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-140 MED-150; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0
MED-274: Diet Therapy/Nutrition
This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition as they relate to health and disease. Topics include basic nutrients, physiology, dietary deficiencies, weight management, and therapeutic nutrition in wellness and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret clinical and dietary data and provide patient counseling and education.
Course Prerequisites:
Take MED-122; Take previously. Required.
