Course Descriptions
| BUS 1353 Basic Filing/Records Management | (3-0-3) |
| This course introduces the alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing systems and provides sufficient practice to develop skill in the operation of these systems. Projects include hands-on practice in manual filing and electronic data based management. Some data entry is required. | |
| Prerequisite: BUS 1603 must be competed with the past 5 years with Grade > C or permission. | |
| BUS 1603 Computer Fundamentals | (3-0-3) |
| This course provides an introduction to computer systems. The course stresses computer system hardware, software, data storage, terminology and procedures. Additionally, the course provides the student with beginning skills required to use a microcomputer system, operating system software and an integrated software package. | |
| Prerequisite: BUS 1343 or keyboarding skills. | |
| BUS 2013 Technical Communication | (3-0-3) |
| In this course, students lean correct writing and oral presentation techniques. Topics include electronic communication, informal and formal reports, proposals and feasibility studies, page design, graphics, oral communication and research. This course utilizes computers and required keyboarding skills or 25 words per minute or better. | |
| Prerequisite: ENG 1013 | |
| BUS 2423 Machine Transcription | (3-0-3) |
| This course is designed to include instruction and practice in the operation of a transcription machine using a microcomputer. By using commercially prepared tapes in on e of the following business areas: general, medical, or legal, basic language skills will be reviewed and documents will be prepared according to the students’ chosen area. | |
| BUS 2483 Medical Office Management | (3-0-3) |
| This course is designed to familiarize won e with computerized account management and to enable one to understand and perform the duties necessary to manage a medical office electronically. | |
| HSC 1023 Pharmacology | (3-0-3) |
| The course is designed to give the student an up-to-date look at the pharmacological aspects of drugs. Students must learn and apply principles of pharmacology to safely administer medications and to educate clients and caregivers to effectively manage a therapeutic drug regimen. Along with drug therapy, teaching-learning, and critical thinking will be integrated. | |
| HSC 2123 Healthcare Law and Ethics | (3-0-3) |
| This course will present legal guidelines and requirements for health care. Medical ethics and related issues will also be presented. Emphasis will be on confidentiality and performance within the legal and ethical boundaries of healthcare. Also, federal and state health care legislation and regulations will be discussed. | |
| MAT 1012 Introduction to Medical Assisting Technology | (2-0-2) |
| This course is designed to introduce students to field of medical assisting technology. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental procedures of medical assisting, including hand washing, autoclaving principles, sterilizing techniques, disposing of biohazardous materials, standard universal precautions, communication techniques, and first aid. | |
| Prerequisites: BIO 2114, BIO 2134, ENG 1013, HSC 1003, MTH 1113. Pre or Corequisites: BUS 1353, BUS 1603, ENG 1023, PSY 1003 | |
| MAT 1043 Coding and Insurance Processing | (3-0-3) |
| This course will present information on how to apply managed care policies and procedures, third party guidelines, and complete insurance claim forms. Also, students will be instructed in how to perform procedural coding and diagnostic coding. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term I. Pre or Corequisites: BUS 2013, HSC 2123, PSY 2003. | |
| MAT 2034 Medical Assisting Technology I | (3-4-4) |
| This course will present information on patient care and documentation. Emphasis will be placed on performing telephone and in-person screening, obtaining vital signs, obtaining and recording patient history, preparing patients for examinations and treatments, assisting with routine and specialty examinations, maintaining medication and immunization records, and following-up on test results. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term II. Pre or Corequisites: HSC 1023, MAT 2030 | |
| MAT 2030 Applications of Medical Assisting Technology I | (0-4-0) |
| This course will provide students the opportunity to apply the acquired skills of performing telephone and in-person screening, obtaining vital signs, obtaining and recording patient history, preparing patients for examinations and treatments, assisting with routine and specialty examinations, maintaining medication and immunization records, and following-up on test results in the clinical setting. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term II. Pre or Corequisites: HSC 1023, MAT 2034 | |
| MAT 2044 Medical Assisting Technology II | (3-4-4) |
| This course will present information on operational functions and specimen collection. Emphasis will be placed on performing inventory of supplies and equipment, methods of quality control, performing venipuncture and capillary puncture, obtaining specimens for microbiological testing, and instructing patients. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term III. Pre or Corequisites: BUS 2423, BUS 2483 MAT 2040. | |
| MAT 2040 Applications of Medical Assisting Technology II | (3-0-3) |
| This course will provide students the opportunity to apply the acquired skills of performing inventory of supplies and equipment, methods of quality control, performing venipuncture and capillary puncture, obtaining specimens for microbiological testing, and instructing patients in the clinical setting. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term III. Pre or Corequisites: BUS 2423, BUS 2483 MAT 2044. | |
| MAT 2052 Medical Assisting Technology III | (2-0-2) |
| This course will present information on health maintenance and disease prevention and diagnostic testing. Emphasis will be placed on instructing patients, performing electrocardiography and respiratory testing, and other laboratory specimen testing. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term IV. Pre or Corequisites: SOC 2043, MAT 2054, MAT 2062. | |
| MAT 2054 Medical Assisting Technology Externship | (0-12-4) |
| The student will complete 180 hours of a supervised, unpaid externship in an ambulatory health care setting performing all learned administrative and clinical procedures of medical assisting. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term IV. Pre or Corequisites: SOC 2043, MAT 2052, MAT 2062. | |
| MAT 2062 Seminars in Medical Assisting | (2-0-2) |
| This course will present information on job readiness, personal attributes, workplace dynamics, and allied health professions and credentialing. | |
| Prerequisites: All required courses from Term IV. Pre or Corequisites: SOC 2043, MAT 2052, MAT 2054. | |