9 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 105Medical Assisting I7
This course is designed to give the medical assisting student an introduction to both the clerical and clinical aspects of the profession. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate skills in effective verbal and written communication, telephone techniques, reception of patients, schedule management, and mail management. Students will also be able to assess vital signs, take patient histories, demonstrate various aspects of patient preparation prior to an examination, and explain the legal and ethical issues impacting the field of medical assisting. Corequisites: MED112. hours (6 hours theory, 1 hour lab). This course is offered in a hybrid format. Fall.
This course is designed to introduce students to electronic health records and the use of such in ambulatory care. In addition, this course will cover how to accurately document in a patient record and effectively manage a medical record in multiple formats. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning using a simulated electronic health record. Corequisites: MED105. hour (3 hours lab). This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
MED115 provides students with an introduction to human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology commonly encountered in an outpatient setting. This course will emphasize the importance of patient education and its role in disease prevention and health maintenance. Corequisites: BIO100. hours (3 hours theory). This course is offered in an online or on-campus format. Fall.
This course is designed to offer the medical assisting student an opportunity to learn the more advanced clerical procedures of the profession. Students will be introduced to various financial responsibilities such as billing and collections, accounts payable, payroll functions, bookkeeping skills, and banking responsibilities. Diagnostic and procedural coding, insurance claim processing, and information related to the Affordable Care Act will also be covered in this course.
MED105, MED115. hours (3 hours theory, 1 hour lab). This course is offered in a hybrid format. Spring.
MED 125Advanced Clinical Procedures8
This course will emphasize the role of the clinical medical assistant in ambulatory care. It builds on the clinical skills introduced in MED105 and includes the topics of minor office surgeries, various phlebotomy techniques and laboratory testing. This course will introduce a variety of medical specialties in which the students will learn how to assist the physician appropriately for each specialty. In addition, the students will learn different ways to communicate with individuals of different cultural backgrounds as it pertains to healthcare. This course includes a lab section where students will actively participate in learning the clinical skills and completing assessments of competency.
MED105, MED115. hours (6 hours theory, 2 hours lab). This course is offered in a hybrid format. Spring. 179
MED 130Pharmacology for Medical Assistants2
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of pharmacology. It will focus on dosage calculations, medication orders, and the regulations associated with medication preparation and administration. In addition, students will be introduced to the immunization schedules and proper documentation of vaccine administration. This class includes both lecture and laboratory hours so students will have the opportunity to complete hands-on practice and assessments of competency.
MED105. Corequisite: MED125. credits (1.5 hours theory, 0.5 hour lab). This course is offered in a hybrid format. Spring.
MED 140Medical Assistant Practicum4
The practicum provides the students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, demonstrate professional attitudes, interact with other health care professionals and patients, and perform the administrative and clinical duties of a medical assistant. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the duties of the Medical Assistant as they apply to the assigned office. 4 hours (12 hours clinical). As needed.
All courses in the Medical Assisting Diploma Program. Corequisites: MED145. Credits:
MED 145Certification Examination Preparation2
This course is designed to prepare the medical assistant student for the certification examination. Students will be introduced to the format of the certification examination and will be given information to assist them in preparing for the test date. This course will review all aspects from the examination outline to include both clerical and clinical instruction.
All courses in Medical Assistant diploma curriculum. Corequisites: MED140. hours (2 hours theory). This course is offered in an online format. As needed.
MED 230Medical Assistant Internship3
This course is designed to provide the associate degree level student experience in the medical assisting role, including a focus on advanced skills in a specialty practice. Emphasis is placed on further developing and demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for the medical assisting practice in specialty and management roles. The student will have various advanced opportunities to apply techniques and standards they have mastered and to recognize and research an area for possible improvement in the delivery of health care.
Successful completion of all courses in the Medial Assistant associate degree curriculum. hours. (9 hours clinical) As needed. MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS (MIS)
Source: Cabarrus College of Health Sciences's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
