Medical Assistant Management

Earn your AAS in Medical Assistant Management and advance your career path.

This course introduces students to the health information management profession, the health information department and the health record. Basic concepts and techniques covered will include health record content, assembly, analysis, control, storage, retention, retrieval, form design and control, indices and registers, and filing systems for both paper and electronic health records.

Prerequisites: MED208 & GEN115 or permission of Chair

Number: MED215
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of human biology and chemistry in preparation for further study in the Allied Health Sciences. Biological concepts of cell theory, cell cycle, and cell reproduction will be explored and the major systems of the human body will be introduced. Chemistry concepts of atoms, molecules, and elements will be introduced along with biological molecules. Appropriate medical terminology will be introduced and utilized to accurately communicate in the biological and medical sciences. Emphasis is placed on body system components and function as it relates to human diseases.

Students will take MED103 either as a co-requisite or prior to this course offering.

Number: MSC110
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

MSC 126 is the first semester of a two-semester course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Both MSC126 and MSC131 are designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the basic principles inherent in the study of human anatomy and physiology, and is intended for students majoring in the allied-health professions. The emphasis of this course will be on understanding the structural and functional relationships of the major organ systems of the human body and will form the basis for subsequent courses in the clinical sciences. A special effort will be made to understand the concept of homeostasis and how the individual organ systems of the body interact with each other in the maintenance of the normal functioning of the entire organism. It includes the study of structure and function of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, nervous, endocrine, and special senses.

Prerequisites: MED103, MSC110 or permission of the Chair. Students must receive a minimum grade of a “C” (70%) to continue. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course.
Cannot be taken concurrently with Anatomy and Physiology II (MSC131).

Number: MSC126
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

This course provides students with the practical laboratory component attached to the MSC126 Human Anatomy & Physiology I lecture course. Students will engage in the laboratory study of anatomy and physiology of the cell, tissues, skeletal, muscle, integumentary, nervous and endocrine systems by studying the normal histology, gross anatomy, and physiology. Laboratory activities will include examination of models, prepared tissue slides, dissection of preserved vertebrate specimens, and the measurement and analysis of physiological processes within the human body.

Pre- or Co-requisite: MSC126 or MSC131

Number: MSC131
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

This course is designed to give the medical assistant student knowledge and practice in skills required in a medical practice. Topics include managing the clinical environment, patient teaching, obtaining and documenting a medical history, obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, sterilizing equipment, and assisting with minor office surgery. MSC207 Clinical Procedures is a corequisite for MSC209 Hematology and MSC212 Clinical Diagnostic Applications for the Day College. In the Evening Division, if the above courses are not offered at the same time, then MSC207 must be first and will be a prerequisite.

Prerequisites: MSC126 and MSC131, or permission of Chair. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” (70%) to continue on to MSC301 Practicum. Students are expected to pass the written portion of the final with a minimum score of 70% to be eligible to take the practical exam. Students may receive a D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course.

Number: MSC207
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

The aim of the course is to expose the student to the most common phlebotomy skills required in most health care settings. Students will learn the sills involving the collection of blood specimens, the importance of correct patient identification, complete specimen labeling, proper handling, and storage. Students will be expected to know how to draw blood using an evacuator tube system, butterfly, and syringe. Students will also be expected to perform dermal punctures (finger stick) obtaining and analyzing the blood using a capillary collection tube. Students will learn how to perform non-complex laboratory blood analysis with various diagnostic equipment. This course is taught through didactic, student laboratory, and clinical experiences.

Prerequisites: MSC126, MSC131, and MSC207, or permission of Chair. Student must receive a minimum grade of “C” (70%) to continue on to MSC301 Practicum. Students are expected to pass the written portion of the final with a minimum score of 70% to be eligible to take the practical exam. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course.

Number: MSC209
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

The aim of the course is to provide the laboratory experience for students to demonstrate clinical competencies applicable to all medical disciplines. Students will be able to demonstrate skill and competence in the following areas: Lab Equipment and Safety, Infection Control and Asepsis, EKG, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Pregnancy Testing, Fecal Occult Blood (Hemoccult) test, Vital Signs, Pain Assessment, Visual Screening, Hearing Examination, Surgical Instrumentation, Patient Examination and Preparation, Pulmonary Function Treatment and Testing, and Medical History.

Pre- or Co-requisite: MSC207

Prerequisites: MSC126 and MSC131. Students must receive a minimum grade of C (70%) to continue on to MSC301 Practicum. Students are expected to pass the written portion of the final with a minimum score of 70% to be eligible to take the practical exam. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course.

Number: MSC212
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

This course introduces the student to the current and commonly used practices, procedures, medications, and drug preparations. Basic medical terminology and mathematics related to pharmacology, the different categories of drugs used in healthcare facilities and retail pharmaceutical establishments are emphasized. Special attention is paid to Brand names and their generic equivalents as well as to common medical abbreviations.

Pre- or Co-requisite: MSC207

Prerequisites: MSC126 and MSC131, or permission of Chair. Students who are required to take ACE106 Foundations of Mathematics must first complete the course before taking MSC220. Students must receive a minimum grade of a C (70%) to continue. Students may receive a grade of D (60-69%) but will be required to repeat the course. Students must complete MSC220 prior to MSC301.

Number: MSC220
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

THIS COURSE IS FOR DAY DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY

This course provides students a supervised learning experience in the clinical setting during which the student can further develop the skills they have learned within your course of study. The student is required to complete a minimum of 170 field hours and 19 classroom hours. CPR training will be provided as part of the 19 classroom hours.

Prerequisites: MSC207, MSC209, MSC212, MSC220
Prior to completion of this course, students will register for and be expected to sit for a Medical Assistant Certification exam. Although it is not a course requirement that students pass the exam, students will receive an “INC” grade in this course and will not be eligible to graduate until the exam has been taken and requirements for the course have been met.

Number: MSC301
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

THIS COURSE IS FOR EVENING DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY

The objective of this course is to give the Medical Assistant Management student a work experience designed to enhance the students career objectives. Students will also receive hands on training in emergency procedures including CPR. Students must meet or exceed the criteria set forth in the Student Practicum Handbook. This course can only be completed in a minimum of two terms. In Part A, students will complete a minimum of 85 field hours and a minimum of 9.5 class work hours to earn 3 credits.

Prerequisites: MSC207, MSC209, MSC212, MSC220

Number: MSC301A
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions

THIS COURSE IS FOR EVENING DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY

This course is a continuation of MSC 301A. Students complete 85 field hours and 9.5 hours of class work to earn these 3 credits* Students will exercise their clinical skills in a medical facility applying skills and knowledge to typical tasks they may encounter in a true clinical setting. These include taking vital signs, performing venipuncture, and EKGs. Students will also receive CPR training and certification. Successful completion of this capstone course includes completion of clinical and workshop hours, submission of journal entries, and a final paper that reflects upon the Practicum experience.

*Note: By completing both 301A and 301B students will have a total of 170 field hours and 19 classroom hours.

Prerequisite: MSC301A
Prior to completion of this course, students will register for and be expected to sit for a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification exam. Although it is not a course requirement that students pass the exam, students will receive an “INC” grade in this course and will not be eligible to graduate until the exam has been taken and requirements for the course have been met.

Number: MSC301B
Credits: 3.00
Type: Health Professions