8 courses with the subject MED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MED 1111Medical Terminology3
– Fall Only In this course students learn the medical vocabulary used in the health care profession. Students receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. The study focuses on correct pronunciation, spelling and use of medical terms. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease are discussed. Other topics include the vocabulary associated with health and disease in the following anatomical systems: Integumentary System, Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Blood, Lymphatic System, Immunology, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Reproductive System & Obstetrics, Nervous System & Mental Health, Special Senses of Sight & Hearing, and Endocrine System.
In this course students learn about drugs used in health care and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms and their classifications, character- istics, purposes, side effects, cautions, and interactions Students also learn administrative procedures related to the dissemination of drugs. Prerequisite: SCI 1050 Intro to Biology.
– Fall Only Course Fee: $50. Students learn clinical skills and basic administrative procedures of medical assisting in the physician's office. Topics include ethical considerations, patient communication, and professionalism, as these skills are crucial in providing high quality patient care. In a lab setting, students learn a variety of practical hands-on skills to prepare them for their healthcare professional roles. These lab skills are essential for assisting physicians in medical offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Students learn to accurately measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. Lab experiences are typically complemented by a clinical externship where students gain hands-on experience in real healthcare settings.
. Course Fee: $50. Medical Assisting II and Lab is a continuation of Medical Assisting I. It is designed to provide students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary to work effectively in a healthcare setting. This course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on lab SUNY SULLIVAN COURSE CATALOG 116
– Spring Only This course provides the student with first-hand experience in the medical setting, and requires application of the skills learned in the Medical Assistant program. Students will complete 135 hours of unpaid time performing administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital. Supervision and evaluation will be conducted by the office staff, and monitored by the instructor. Corequisites: MED 2220 Medical Assisting II, MED 1501 Health Care Law and Ethics.
