19 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.
ENG 090 and RED 090 or ENG 002 or BSP 4002 or ENG 111, Enrollment in
This course provides an early opportunity to observe and/or perform in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on medical assisting procedures including appointment scheduling, filing, greeting patients, telephone techniques, billing, collections, medical records, and related medical procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to identify administrative and clinical procedures in the medical environment.
This course is designed to identify various patient behaviors encountered in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on stressors related to illness, cultural influences, death and dying, and needs specific to patients. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize appropriate methods of verbal and nonverbal communications with empathy and impartiality.
This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional. 2022-2023 Effective 2023 Spring & Summer Revised February 28, 2023
— First Year – Spring Semester BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 4 DIA 102 Dialysis for Special Populations 5 — First Year – Summer Semester DIA 103 Ethical/Legal Issues in Dialysis 3 DIA 104 Care of the Complex Renal Patient 1 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 MED 122 Medical Terminology II 3 —
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Enrollment in the Medical Assisting program This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include the appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical environment.
This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel. MED 134 Medical Transcription 2 2 0 3 This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to complete medical reports and transcribe medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in medical transcription. Revised February 28, 2023 Effective 2023 Spring & Summer 2022-2023
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This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures. MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I 3 4 0 5 This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/ skills based on course topics. MED 180 CPR Certification 0 2 0 1 This course provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform infant, child, and adult CPR and to manage foreign body airway obstruction. Emphasis is placed on triage, assessment, and proper management of emergency care. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the infant, child, and adult CPR. MED 232 Medical Insurance Coding 1 3 0 2 This course is designed to develop coding skills. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding for reimbursement. MED 260 MED Clinical Practicum 0 0 15 5 This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional. MED 264 Medical Assisting Overview 2 0 0 2 2022-2023 Effective 2023 Spring & Summer Revised February 28, 2023
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Curriculum MED-121 To receive this credit, students must successfully complete RichmondCC's Continuing Education Healthcare Billing and Coding course and curriculum Medical Terminology I course and receive recommendation from the Healthcare Management Technology Program
This course prepares students for a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable to any healthcare team. Students will learn skills to perform duties from the front office to the back office. Core topics include principles of allied health, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical assistant office procedures, and pharmacology. Upon completion, the student will have the knowledge to sit for industry-recognized certifications. transcript showing successful completion of college level English and college level Math course.
Source: Richmond Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
