Medical Assistant Technician Diploma

In this course, students will develop skills related to medical office administrative procedures such as using electronic health records, scheduling appointments, handling mail and filing, billing and collecting, and preparing budgets. They will examine effective interpersonal skills and communication in various medical office settings, including stress management strategies and workplace ethics. Students will also analyze current trends in the medical office workplace and the role of the administrative professional within that setting. They will practice acquired skills by completing practical lab exercises in preparation for the certification test.

In this course, students will examine the anatomy and physiology of the human body as well as the related medical terms and abbreviations. They will discuss the levels of human body organization, homoeostasis, histology, cytology, and the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and special senses systems. They will also analyze the meaning of medical terms according to their basic components—prefixes, suffixes, and roots—in addition to special numerical, positional, and condition-related components. Students will practice acquired skills by completing practical lab exercises in preparation for the certification test.

In this course, students will examine the anatomy and physiology of the human body and the relationship with the medical terms and abbreviations used to designate them. They will discuss the levels of human body organization, gynecologic conditions, reproductive, circulatory, sensory, and lymphatic systems, and an overview of the brain function. Furthermore, they will analyze the meaning of medical terms and procedures through their basic components such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots, in addition to special numerical, positional and condition.

This course is designed to teach the student practical clinical skills for working in the medical office environment. Some of the areas covered are patient education, communication skills, patient history, and vital signs. Students will also learn how to assist the physician with examinations and patient treatment modalities.

In this course, students will evaluate specimen collection methods. They will also perform laboratory procedures and CLIA-waived tests according to sanitation standards, focusing on effective communication with patients. In addition, students will explore automated laboratory testing techniques. Furthermore, students will practice acquired skills by completing practical lab exercises in preparation for the certification test.

In this course, students will analyze the basic rules of preparation and administration of oral and parenteral medications. They will examine the parts of a prescription as well as commonly prescribed medications, how they affect the body, and why they are prescribed. They will demonstrate preparation and administration of medications using various techniques, including intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and Z-track injections. In addition, they will evaluate the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines in preparation for the OSHA bloodborne pathogen certification.

In this course, students will analyze commonly-performed cardiovascular and pulmonary function studies. They will identify life threatening signs of arrhythmia, as well as daily functions and responsibilities of a medical assistant technician. In addition, they will also perform cardiorespiratory procedures such as a 12-lead electrocardiogram without artifacts as well as first aid and basic life-support procedures. They will practice acquired skills by completing lab exercises in preparation for the certification test.

In this course, students will reinforce their knowledge of the topics and practical skills covered throughout the Medical Assistant Technician program in anticipation of enrolling in the externship and applying for the medical assistant certification examination. They will evaluate medical assistant administrative and exam room tasks, the electronic health record (EHR) system, and the information required to complete the medical records. In addition, students will analyze the influence of nutrition in a patient’s health and the importance of pharmacology concepts and procedures. They will also examine basic cardiology, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures. They will practice acquired skills by completing lab exercises in preparation for the certification test.

Prerequisites: All previous courses, except for MED3000

In this course, students will apply administrative and clinical skills obtained throughout the Medical Assistant program at an approved externship site. Students will also gain hands-on experience in healthcare settings, where they will work under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Furthermore, they will demonstrate their clinical skills while working with patients, doctors, and other members of the healthcare team.

^This course is only available during day shift.

In this course, students will demonstrate proficiency in fundamental procedures related to the coordination and administration of quality patient care. They will also practice clinical skills necessary for the physical examination of a variety of patients in a simulated environment. Finally, students will show their compromise with their work ethics, compliance with laws and regulations, and responsibilities as a professional within a medical office environment. This course includes the use of a simulator.

Prerequisite: All previous courses with a CUM GPA of 2.0.