12 courses with the subject MSC, 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.
Total General Education Credits .................................................................................... 36 Students will complete 9 elective courses in this program, 2 of which must be from one of the concentration areas below.
MSC 126 is the first section 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. 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). Course can be taken out of sequence.
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
MSC 131 is the second section of a two-semester course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Both MSC 126 and MSC 131 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 major organ systems of the human body and will form the basis for subsequent courses in the clinical sciences. An 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 cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. 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 I (MSC126). Course can be taken out of sequence.
This course provides students with the practical laboratory component attached to the MSC1231 Human Anatomy & Physiology II lecture course. Students will engage in the laboratory study of anatomy and physiology of blood, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. This is accomplished by studying histology, gross anatomy, and physiology of each of these systems, as well as development, metabolism, electrolytes, and acid base balance. 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
This course is designed to give the medical assistant student knowledge and practice 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 co- requisite 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. 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.
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 The College of Westchester 115
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 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.
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 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.
Total Major-Related Credits ........................................................................................... 42 Course No. General Education Courses Credits
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.
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. 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. The College of Westchester 116
Source: The College of Westchester's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
