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MED* 111 –Administrative Medical Assisting
MEDA 101 - Medical Office I
Dept. &
Course No.
MEDA 101
Course Name
Medical Office I
No. of
Credits
3
Date of
Approval
11/90
Prerequisite:
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BOT 101 and BOT 102
BOT* 111 and BOT 102 (may be taken concurrently)
BOT* 111
No Prerequisite
Date of Change:
3/92
3/02
1/23/07
4/18/11
Catalog Description
An introduction to the theory, practice, and techniques of medical office management, professional secretarial
responsibilities, reception and appointment scheduling, use of office equipment, business correspondence, and the
administrative functions of a Medical Assistant will be emphasized.
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Course Content Objectives – MED* 111
The student will:
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Differentiate between the duties of an administrative medical assistant and clinical medical assistant.
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Understand legal terminology and differentiate between medical ethics and laws.
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Perform receptionist duties effectively.
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Schedule and monitor appointments.
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Understand, complete, and organize medical records.
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Develop and maintain a filing system utilizing basic rules of alphabetic, subject, and geographic filing.
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Promote effective office maintenance and management.
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Compose written communications from given situations.
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Process mail effectively.
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Recognize and use appropriately basic medical abbreviations including those related to drugs and
prescriptions.
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MED* 112 - Medical Insurance and Billing
MEDA 102 - Medical Office II
Dept. &
Course No.
MEDA 102
Prerequisite:
Course Name
Medical Office II
No. of
Credits
3
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Date of
Approval
11/90
Date of Change:
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BOT 101 and BOT 102 (may be taken concurrently)
3/02
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BOT* 111
1/23/07
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BOT* 111 or CSA* 105
4/18/11
Catalog Description
A continuation of the study of the theory, practice and techniques of Medical Office Management. Building on medical office
skills presented in MEDA 101, emphasis will be placed on medical insurance forms and policies, financial record keeping
and billing, personnel scheduling and payroll, and medical records management
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This course further develops the skills needed to perform the administrative duties of
a medical assistant. Continued emphasis is placed on records management,
telephone techniques and scheduling appointments. Billing procedures including the
One-Write system will be practiced. Written communications are expanded and
practiced throughout the course.
2/92
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This course further develops the skills needed to perform the administrative duties of
a medical assistant. Continued emphasis is placed on records management,
telephone techniques, and scheduling appointments. Students will use medical
office software to input patient data and to perform billing and other medical
administrative functions. Medical insurance, CPT, and IDD-9 coding techniques will
also be covered.
1/07/06
Course Content Objectives – MED* 112
The student will:
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Utilize general office skills learned in Medical Office I:
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Prepare financial reports:
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Demonstrate the ability to utilize a One-Write system:
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Demonstrate office management skills.
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MED* 131 - Clinical Medical Assisting
MEDA 110 - Clinical Medical Assisting I
Dept. &
Course No.
MEDA 110
Prerequisite:
Course Name
Clinical Medical Assisting I
No. of
Credits
3
CHANGES IN PREREQUISITES
Date of
Approval
11/90
Date of Change:
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MEDA 115 or concurrently
3/92
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ENG 085; MEDA 115 (may be taken concurrently)
1/19/95
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ENG* 073; MED * 115 (may be taken concurrently
1/23/07
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Placement in ENG* 101 or completion of ENG* 093 with a C or better; Grade of B- or 1/11/10
better in MED* 125
Catalog Description
An introduction to the theory, practice and techniques of the clinical components of Medical Assisting. Topics will include
aseptic techniques, preparation of examination and treatment areas, recording patient needs and vital signs, preparing,
assisting and follow up of patients, and nutrition and diet therapy.
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An introduction to the theory, practice, and techniques of the clinical components of Medical
Assisting. Topics will include aseptic techniques and OSHA regulations, preparation of
examination and treatment areas, recording patient needs and vital signs, preparing,
assisting and follow up of patients, assisting with minor office surgery, and fundamentals of
nutrition. Technical competencies related to the above mentioned tasks will be included.
1/17/06
Course Content Objectives – MED* 131
The student will:
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Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
Accurately obtain and record patient data.
Understand the principles and procedure for taking vital signs.
Incorporate principles and procedures of vital signs and demonstrate how to take vital signs.
Apply principles and procedures for measuring visual acuity and obtaining a height and weight and demonstrate
the determination of patient's visual acuity, height, and weight.
Prepare the patient for examination and diagnostic procedures.
Recognize supplies, instruments, and equipment commonly used in an office setting.
Understand the principles and procedures for sterilizing and disinfecting medical equipment.
Comprehend the principles and procedures for the following minor office surgical procedures:
a) laceration set-up
b) suture removal
c) dressing change
d) minor surgical set-up
e) sterile glove procedure
Comprehend the principles and procedures for taking x-rays.
Demonstrate the ability of care for and use of microscope.
Prepare the patient for OB/GYN examination and diagnostic procedures.
Prepare the patient for pediatric exam.
Provide patient explanation for proctologic exam.
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MED* 125 - Medical Terminology
MEDA 115 - Medical Terminology
Dept. &
Course No.
OAC 140
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MEDA 115
Prerequisite:
Course Name
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
No. of
Credits
3
Date of
Approval
72-73
3
Date of Change:
11/90
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Catalog Description
Introduction to medical terms through analysis of basic structure of medical terms, and understanding of medical meanings
applicable to structures and conditions of the human body, including commonly used abbreviations and symbols, and
pharmacological terminology.
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This course offers an introduction to medical terms through an analysis of their construction
(prefix, suffix, root, and connecting and combining forms). The student will acquire an
understanding of medical meanings applicable to the structure, function, and diseases of the
human body.
2/92
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This course will introduce the student to the systems of the body and terminology related to
each system. The anatomy of each system, diseases and disorders will be covered.
Common medical abbreviations of medications, diagnostic testing, diseases and procedures
will be incorporated throughout. Terminology of psychiatric disorders, surgery, administration
and classification of medication, oncology/nuclear medicine, and pathology/autopsies will be
presented.
3/99
Course Content Objectives – MED* 125
The student will:
Know the meaning of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes;
Practice correct spelling, grammar, and pronunciation of medical terms;
Demonstrate correct usage of medical terms;
Build a professional vocabulary or word parts and apply it to other areas.
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The student will:
3/99
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Understand the structure of medical words.
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Demonstrate accurate spelling and usage of medical terms covered.
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Comprehend human organization from cells to systems.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations associated with
each system of the human body.
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Demonstrate appropriate usage of terms and abbreviations associated with diagnostic
testing procedures.
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Comprehend terminology and abbreviations associated with psychiatric conditions.
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Understand and appropriately use the abbreviations and terms associated with
administering medications.
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MED* 216 – Electronic Medical Records Management
Dept. &
Course No.
Course Name
MED* 216
Electronic Medical Records Management
Prerequisite: MED* 125 (Medical Terminology), MED* 112
No. of
Credits
3
Date of
Approval
2/09
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Catalog Description
This course provides the student with the opportunity to put administrative skills learned in previous coursework into
practice in a simulated medical setting using electronic health care records and performing electronic office management.
The course provides experience with actual office practice duties including payments, claims, patient entries, patient
billing statements, production of health care claims and management of electronic health care records.
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Course Content Objectives – MED* 216
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Compare and contrast the electronic health record and the manual medical record;
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Demonstrate understanding of the need for the transition to EHR from manual records;
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Create and store an electronic health record;
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Input data into the EHR including histories, medication orders, laboratory orders and discharge summaries;
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Correct data errors in EHR as appropriate;
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Demonstrate an understanding of HIPAA rules as they apply to the privacy, security and integrity of electronic health
records;
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Release data contained in the EHR for payment and/or consultations with appropriate documentation.
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MED* 250 – Principles of Pharmacology
MEDA 201 - Pharmacology
Dept. &
Course No.
MEDA 201
Course Name
Pharmacology
No. of
Credits
4
Date of
Approval
10/15/92
Prerequisite: BIO* 121, BIO* 211, MED* 125
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BIO* 121, BIO* 115 or BIO* 211, MED* 125
12/15/94
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MAT* 095 (only prerequisite)
4/20/04
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Placement in MAT* 137 or completion of MAT* 095 with a C or better; Grade of B- or 1/11/10
better in MED* 125
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3
3/20/00
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Catalog Description
This course will introduce the student to medication therapy. The nature and properties of drugs will be examined. The
administration of medication, their dosage and consequences will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the need for
patient education concerning medication therapy. Contemporary legal issues in pharmacology will be examined. Class will
meet for 3 hour lectures and 3 hour labs/week.
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An introduction to the nature and properties of drugs. Emphasis is placed on the need for
patient/client education concerning medication therapy. Contemporary legal issues in
pharmacology are examined. Technical competencies relating to medication administration
are included.
3/20/00
*Change of credits explanation:
The pharmacology course is an overview course of basic pharmacologic theories and
practices. There is no need for a separate three-hour lab section. Theory and practice is
incorporated in the three-credit course.
In addition, this change is also being sought to align with the common course numbering
initiative. The Medical Assisting Programs at Northwestern CC and Capital CC contain a 3credit pharmacology course.
Course Content Objectives – MED* 250
The student will:
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Comprehend basic pharmacology facts relating to the source, the category, indication for use, and the
consequences of drugs.
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Successfully locate a variety of medications in various drug reference books.
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Understand the principles and procedures for medication administration.
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Perform dosage calculations using the metric, apothecary and household systems.
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Apply the knowledge of dosage calculations and principles and procedures for medication administration into
demonstrating injections into a simulated model without violating asepsis.
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Educate the patient regarding self-administration of medication, precautions and possible adverse reactions.
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The student will:
 Comprehend basic pharmacology facts relating to the source, the category,
indication for use, and the consequences of drugs.
3/20/00
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Successfully locate a variety of medications in various drug reference books.
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Understand the principles and procedures for medication administration and
perform various methods of medication administration.
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Perform dosage calculations using the metric, apothecary and household systems.
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Educate the patient regarding self-administration of medication, precautions and
possible adverse reactions.
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MED* 245 - Clinical Lab Procedures
MEDA 210 - Clinical Medical Assisting II
Dept. &
Course No.
MEDA 111
Course Name
Clinical Medical Assisting II
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MEDA 210
Clinical Medical Assisting II
Prerequisite: MED* 131
No. of
Credits
3
Date of
Approval
11/90
4
Date of Change:
2/92
CHANGES IN PREREQUISITES
Date of Change:
Placement in ENG* 101 or completion of ENG* 093 with a C or better; Grade of B- or better
in MED* 125
1/11/10
Catalog Description
A continuation of the study of the theory, practice and techniques of the clinical components of Medical Assisting. Building on
knowledge and skills developed in MEDA 110, emphasis will be placed on pharmaceutical principles and medication
administration, specimen collection and handling, introduction to clinical laboratory equipment, tests, theory and procedures
used by clinicians for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment, and medical emergency situations including first aid and CPR.
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Clinical Medical Assisting II includes the study of hematology tests: capillary puncture,
venipuncture, ESR, CBC, ABO and Rh typing. Students will be introduced to the analysis of
blood components using automated equipment. Various serology tests such as ASO and
Rheumaton will be performed by the students. Students will be instructed in the basic
principles of microbiology, including how to obtain a urine culture, throat culture, and how to
perform a Gram stain. In addition, students will perform EKGs and routine urinalysis.
2/92
Students will be required to purchase a lab coat to be worn in class. In addition, a physical
exam and proof of immunization will be required.
12/15/94
Clinical laboratory procedures as they relate to the medical assistant and the physician’s
office laboratory will be discussed. Technical competencies include procedures in the
chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology departments. Procedures
such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, ECG, and spirometry will also be performed.
Students will be required to purchase a lab coat to be worn in class. In addition, a physical
exam and proof of immunization will be required.
1/17/06
Course Content Objectives – MED* 245
The student will:
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Know principles and procedures for performing a capillary puncture;
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Use and care for a microscope;
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Demonstrate an understanding of blood cells;
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Perform a manual white blood count within 10% of the true count;
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Determine hemoglobin and hematocrit levels within 2% error range;
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Perform an ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate;
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Explain the principles underlying each step in the venipuncture procedure;
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Demonstrate the care and use of an automated chemical analyzer;
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Understand use of the centrifuge and reagents used in various diagnostic tests;
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Know the principles and procedures for obtaining throat and urine cultures;
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Demonstrate the Gram stain process;
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Know the principles and procedures for urine collection and testing;
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Apply knowledge of EKG principles and procedures to obtain an acceptable EKG recording from a patient.
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MED* 280 - Medical Assisting Practicum
MEDA 289 - Medical Assisting Externship
Dept. &
Course No.
MEDA 289
Course Name
Medical Assisting Externship
No. of
Credits
3
Date of
Approval
11/90
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MEDA 289
Medical Assisting Externship
4
4/26/93
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Medical Assisting Program; approval or permission of program director; completion of 48 credits
including the following courses: MED* 111, 112, 131, 125, 245, BOT 101, 102, BIO* 121, 115 or 211. Students must have a
2.0 overall QPA, and a grade of C or better in all MEDA courses.
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Enrollment in Medical Assisting Program; permission of program director; completion of 48
credits including the following courses: MED* 111, 112, 131, 125, 245, BOT* 111, BIO* 121,
115 or 211. Students must have a 3.0 overall GPA, and a grade of B- or better in all MED*
courses.
1/11/10
Catalog Description
A field work experience where students will be placed in the offices of qualified physicians (preferably family practice, internal
medicine, OB-GYN, or general surgery) and accredited hospitals and/or clinics, under the supervision of the office staff and
the College's Director of Medical Assisting. The Director of the Medical Assisting Program will select the placement sites and
periodically evaluate the students on site. Weekly seminars will be held to review work experience and discuss problems and
procedures.
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MEDA 289 Externship will provide supervised placement in a non classroom setting at a
health-care facility, medical office or other appropriate site. This experience will enable the
student to synthesize and apply concepts and skills learned in the Medical Assisting program.
Four credits will be earned by the student upon completion of 160 hours of Externship
experience. This externship experience is to be divided evenly between clinical and
administrative areas to permit the student to be involved in the total environment of a healthcare facility. In addition, six one-hour classroom seminar periods will be required during the
semester.
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MEDA 289 Externship will provide supervised placement in a non classroom setting at a
health-care facility, medical office or other appropriate site. This experience will enable the
student to synthesize and apply concepts and skills learned in the Medical Assisting program.
Four credits will be earned by the student upon completion of a maximum of 200 hours of
externship experience. This externship experience is to be divided evenly between clinical
and administrative areas to permit the student to be involved in the total environment of a
health care facility. To enhance the clinical skills, a phlebotomy experience will be part of the
externship. Each student will be required to perform 100 successful unaided blood collections
in a facility under the supervision of a preceptor. The phlebotomy experience may take place
in a hospital, ambulatory care center or other appropriate facility where the number and variety
of patients would provide ample experience. In addition, six hours of classroom seminar
periods will be required during the semester.
2/27/96
10/93
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3/2/01
MEDA 289 Externship will provide supervised placement in a non classroom setting at a
health-care facility, medical office or other appropriate site. This experience will enable the
student to synthesize and apply concepts and skills learned in the Medical Assisting
program. Four credits will be earned by the student upon completion of a maximum of 200
hours of externship experience. This externship experience is to be divided evenly between
clinical and administrative areas to permit the student to be involved in the total environment
of a health care facility. In addition, six hours of classroom seminar periods will be required
during the semester. Students wishing to obtain phlebotomy certification through NCA have
the option of an additional phlebotomy experience. The phlebotomy option requires the
student to perform 100 successful blood collections in a facility under the supervision of a
preceptor. Students must request this option when they apply for placement in the Medical
Assisting Externship course.
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1/11/10
MED* 280 Practicum will provide supervised placement in a non classroom setting at a
health-care facility, medical office or other appropriate site. This experience will enable the
student to synthesize and apply concepts and skills learned in the Medical Assisting
program. Four credits will be earned by the student upon completion of a minimum of160 –
maximum of 200 hours of Practicum experience. This Practicum experience is to be divided
evenly between clinical and administrative areas to permit the student to be involved in the
total environment of a health care facility. In addition, online seminar participation will be
required during the semester. Students wishing to obtain phlebotomy certification through
NCCT have the option of an additional phlebotomy experience. The phlebotomy option
requires the student to perform 100 successful blood collections in a facility under the
supervision of a preceptor. Students must request this option when they apply for
placement in the Medical Assisting Practicum course.
.Course Content Objectives – MED* 280
The student will:
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Develop an understanding of the manner in which Medical offices/health-care facilities function.
Develop skill working as part of a team.
Comprehend the flow of work in a facility and the ways in which the staff interacts.
Observe and use skills applicable to the clinical area of the facility.
Utilize administrative skills appropriate to the facility.
Integrate knowledge and skills acquired to function as an entry-level, competent medical assistant.
Perform a minimum of 100 successful unaided collections using an assortment of collection devices on a variety
of patient types in a variety of settings.
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The student will:
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Develop an understanding of the manner in which Medical offices/health-care
facilities function.
Develop skill working as part of a team.
Comprehend the flow of work in a facility and the ways in which the staff interacts.
Observe and use skills applicable to the clinical area of the facility.
Utilize administrative skills appropriate to the facility.
Integrate knowledge and skills acquired to function as an entry-level, competent
medical assistant.
Perform various venipuncture and capillary procedures.
Date of Change:
3/2/01