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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MED 232 Medical Insurance Coding (1-3-0-2)
This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pro ciency in coding for reimbursement.
MED 240 Exam Room Procedures II (3-4-0-5)
Prerequisite: MED 140
This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis
is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures.
MED 250 Laboratory Procedures II (3-4-0-5)
Prerequisite: MED 150
This course is designed to expand and build on skills presented in MED 150. Emphasis is
placed on increasing pro ciency in laboratory skills used in the medical setting. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected medical laboratory procedures.
MED 260 MED Clinical Practicum (0-0-15-5)
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional communica- tions and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional.
MED 262 Clinical Perspectives (1-0-0-1)
This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practic- ing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem-solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to dem- onstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the medical facility.
MED 264 Med. Assisting Overview (2-0-0-2)
This course provides an overview of the complete medical assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national certi cation examination for medical assistants.
MED 270 Symptomatology (2-2-0-3)
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to speci c diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions.
MED 272 Drug Therapy (3-0-0-3)
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, meth- ods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s of ce.
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