MAS134 Orientation to Medical Office Assistant

This course is designed as a comprehensive overview of the profession of Medical Assisting. Learning opportunities are provided for the student to develop skills in the three areas of competencies for Medical Assisting Trans-disciplinary (General), Clinical and Administrative.

Credits: 2

MAS213 Medical Office Systems & Procedures

Prerequisite: BIO119

This course covers the responsibilities performed by the medical administrative assistant in a contemporary medical office including patient relations, appointment scheduling, insurance billing and collection, management of medical records, and report generation. Various simulated office procedures are included.

Credits: 4

MAS213 Medical Office Systems & Procedures

Prerequisite: BIO119

This course covers the responsibilities performed by the medical administrative assistant in a contemporary medical office including patient relations, appointment scheduling, insurance billing and collection, management of medical records, and report generation. Various simulated office procedures are included.

Credits: 4

MAS232 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures

Prerequisites: MAS134, MAS233

This course provides the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills involved in the clinical procedures performed in a health care setting by a Medical Assistant. Theory includes the study of pharmacology, medication administration, pediatrics, assisting with specialty exams and a basic knowledge of possible medical emergencies. The role of providing empathy and support for the patient is emphasized.  

Credits: 4

MAS233 - Diagnostic and Clinical Laboratory Procedures

Prerequisite: MAS134

This course introduces the student to the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills involved in diagnostic testing that is performed in a health care setting by a Medical Assistant. Theory includes the study of assisting in blood collection, the analysis of urine, asepsis and minor office surgery procedures. Patient preparation for diagnostic testing will be emphasized.

Credits: 3

MAS234 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures

Prerequisites: MAS134, MAS233

This course provides the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills involved in the clinical procedures performed in a health care setting by a Medical Assistant. Theory includes the study of pharmacology, medication administration, pediatrics, assisting with specialty exams and a basic knowledge of possible medical emergencies. The role of providing empathy and support for the patient is emphasized.  

Credits: 3

MAS235 - Medical Assistant Clinical Seminar and Externship

Prerequisites: MAS232 and MAS233 or MAS234 taken within the last academic year, a 2.0 GPA, and minimum grade of “C” in all program requirements.

A supervised clinical experience in an appropriate medical setting provides the student with an opportunity to apply clinical and administrative procedures and competencies. One hour weekly seminars will be scheduled to review clinical competencies, the clinical experience and current health and legal issues as it applies to the medial assistant. MAERB Core Curriculum requirements as well as affiliation agreements with clinical agencies prohibit any compensation or payment (monetary or otherwise) to student or faculty, or use of student for service while functioning within the Medical Assistant program.

Credits: 4