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247 promote teamwork. Additional focus on intercultural communication strategies. Prerequisites: Program admission, and successful completion of RDG100 or higher or appropriate reading placement into CRE101. MDC104 185 Clock Hours Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting This course explores fundamental administrative procedures in various healthcare settings. Overview of the daily operations, principles and procedures for administrative skills including: medical record management, introduction to the electronic health record (EHR), and application of insurance, coding and billing. 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. This course provides tools and strategies for gainful employment. Prerequisites: MDC103. MDC105 115 Clock Hours Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting I Overview of the daily operations, principles and procedures for clinical medical assisting, including: compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). 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 they relate to human health and disease. Prerequisites: 1) MDC104 with a grade of C or better; 2) Submit current CPR/BLS Provider card (American Heart Association approved) and maintain current status throughout the externship(s); 3) Submit current Physician Clearance Form signed by a licensed healthcare provider. MDC106 205 Clock Hours Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting II This course explores all aspects of clinical medical assisting skills, concepts, and procedures in a simulated healthcare setting. Topics include medical specialty practices and basic point-of- care testing (POCT), specimen collection and handling while complying with state and federal government agencies. The course also explores principles and procedures for basic dosage calculation and medication administration specific to medical assisting. Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy procedures and equipment. This course prepares students for the medical assisting national credential examination, and provides tools and strategies for gainful employment. Prerequisites: MDC105. MDC130 200 Clock Hours Medical Assisting Practicum This course prepares and engages students in a practicum experience with an opportunity to apply both clinical and administrative skills and concepts which include the application of duties, procedures, and knowledge derived f rom program coursework. Prerequisites: MDC106 with a grade of C or better or MDC120 with a P grade. To continue in the Medical Assisting program, the following must be completed prior to enrolling in this course: 1) Background Check Requirements in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check Policy; 2) Students also must provide a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Students must maintain current fingerprint clearance throughout the externship(s); 3) Complete and submit the Allied Health Student Health and Safety Documentation Checklist, with included documentation; 4) Students are responsible to meet the requirements of the background check, fingerprint clearance card, and health and safety documentation. Course Note: Practicum hours are site specific and may require attendance any day of the week, including during unscheduled days and times. Course Listings 2021-2022