Consideration as to what disease is, how the physician might diagnose and treat disease, and the likely consequences of the disease for the person experiencing it are included. Specific areas discussed are disease process, infectious diseases, neoplasms, and congenital diseases, the coverage of major conditions as organized by body system. Topics to be covered include procedures for administering drugs, components of a prescription and drug actions and uses. The principals of recording medications in the medical record are also covered. 4 credits This course introduces the student to the medical office computer systems.
Emphasis is placed on methods of collections, processing of specimens and quality control.
3 credits This course will instruct the advanced medical assistant student in the skills beyond the basic entry-level. An overview of supervisory skills in the medical office will also be studied. Additional focus will be placed on current legislative statutes that affect the practicing medical assistant. Students will be placed into various health care facilities serving 210 unpaid externship hours. MAT 295 Seminar 2 credits Group discussion of topics related to practicum experiences as well as current trends and topics in the medical assisting profession.