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Course Listings 2019-2020 338 MDC103 105 Clock Hours Introduction to Medical Assisting This course develops the foundation of healthcare through an understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and application of basic pathophysiology as it relates to an entry-level medical assisting. Medical terminology as it related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic testing. Building and analyzing terms using word parts. Medical abbreviations, symbols and correct spelling and pronunciation. Basic First Aid and emergency preparedness. Professionalism in healthcare to ensure students are ready to enter the professional workplace including etiquette, image, manners, communication, professional relationships, responsibility and accountability, respectfulness, patient privacy. Empathy, compassion and emotional maturity specific to the healthcare setting. Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assistant program. MDC104 215 Clock Hours Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting Overview of the daily operations, principles and procedures for administrative skills including, medical record management, application of insurance, coding and billing. Introduction to the electronic health record in the physician's office. Basic administrative office policies, procedures, appointment scheduling, telephone etiquette, patient reception, financial practices, third party payers, health insurance and basic understanding of medical billing and coding. Health organization structure, patient rights and quality care. Definition and importance of values, basic understanding of medical law and ethics. Focus on development of personal and professional communication skills and an understanding of how effective communication skills promote teamwork. Additional focus on intercultural communication strategies. Prerequisite: MDC100 or MDC103. MDC105 95 Clock Hours Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting I Overview of the daily operations, principles and procedures for clinical skills including, compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Participate in mock exposure events and unsafe working conditions. Facility safety, protective practices, safety symbols, labels, signs and proper use of safety equipment. Infection control practices including, proper disposal of biohazardous materials and sharps, aseptic handwashing, appropriate application of personal protective equipment (PPE), blood borne pathogens, fomites, chain of infection, setting up and maintaining a sterile field, surgical instrument identification and sterilization, sterile techniques, and application of sterile gloves. Definition, application and importance of performing vital signs accurately (Blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse oximetry, height and weight) Basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of nutrition and diet as it relates to human health and disease. Prerequisites: MDC102 or MDC104. MDC106 255 Clock Hours Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting II Entry-level training to professionally perform, process, and explain the Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Spirometry. Principles and procedures for administering parenteral medications (injections) and application of basic dosage calculations. Basic overview of various medical specialties, including: Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dermatology etc. Methods of assisting clinicians with physical examinations, procedures, treatments, patient education and minor surgical procedures in specialty medical offices. Basic Point-of-Care testing in a clinical setting. Specimen collection and handling. Practice of basic phlebotomy and application of fundamental phlebotomy techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or health care environment. Prerequisites: MDC105 or MDC110. MDC110 188 Clock Hours Medical Assisting Back Office I Fundamentals of microbial control. Methods of identification and response to emergencies in a medical office. Basic point-of-care testing in a clinical setting. Specimen collection and handling. Practice of basic phlebotomy and application of fundamental phlebotomy techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or health care environment. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Prerequisites: MDC102.