45 courses with the subject MEA, 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.
MEA 120Clinical Procedures3.5
This course will provide skills and knowledge for the student to assist the practitioner with all aspects of the clinical practice. These skills will include patient care and preparation for examinations, procedures and treatments. Where appropriate, students will perform diagnostic testing. In addition, students will gain and apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control in the medical office. Equipment use, care and routine maintenance will be covered. Outside work required.
This course will provide skills and knowledge for the student to assist the practitioner with all aspects of the clinical practice. These skills will include patient care and preparation for examinations, procedures and treatments. Where appropriate, students will perform diagnostic testing. In addition, students will gain and apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control in the medical office. Equipment use, care and routine maintenance will be covered. Course appropriate pharmacology will be presented. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required
This course will provide skills and knowledge for the student to assist the practitioner with all aspects of the clinical practice. These skills will include patient care and preparation for examinations, procedures and treatments. Where appropriate, students will perform diagnostic testing. In addition, students will gain and apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control in the medical office. Equipment use, care and routine maintenance will be covered. Course appropriate pharmacology will be presented. Outside work required.
MEA 123Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants4.5
hours This course provides an introduction to the various systems of the body and principles of human physiology. The course will include the study of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, integumentary and lymphatic systems. Outside work required.
This course provides and introduction to the various systems of the body and principles of human physiology. The course will include the study of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, integumentary and lymphatic systems. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required.
This course provides instruction on the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots and combining forms and plurals. In addition, the student will learn the correct pronunciation, spelling and the definition of medical terms. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required. (Co-requisite: MEA 1304C)
This course constitutes an introduction to clinical chemistry, equipment and basic laboratory diagnostic testing on urine and serum. The student will learn through laboratory experience and lecture the physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine. The student will learn proper techniques of collection of specimens for laboratory testing. Pharmacology appropriate to the module will be presented. Outside work required.
The course introduces the student to the origin and morphology of blood cells. Normal and abnormal functions of the blood cells will be covered. The student will also receive instruction both in the laboratory and lecture as to the proper collection, testing, and significance of laboratory tests. 265
This course constitutes an introduction to clinical chemistry, equipment and basic laboratory diagnostic testing on urine and serum. The student will learn through laboratory experience and lecture the physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine. The student will learn proper techniques of collection of specimens for laboratory testing. Pharmacology appropriate to the module will be presented. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required.
The course introduces the student to the origin and morphology of blood cells. Normal and abnormal functions of the blood cells will be covered. The student will also receive instruction both in the laboratory and lecture as to the proper collection, testing, and significance of laboratory tests. Pharmacology appropriate to the module will be presented. Outside work required.
This course provides a review of skeletal anatomy, pathology and radiographic procedures related to the bony thorax, chest, and abdomen. Principals of digital radiography and how to handle radiological equipment. Students will learn patient preparation, and the use of ancillary equipment. The identification of safety hazards and relevant precautionary measures will be addressed. Outside work required. Pre-
This course provides a comprehensive review of the program learning objectives to prepare the students to take and pass the Basic X-Ray Machine Operator exam. Outside work required. Co-requisite: MEA 1294C
MEA 1300CIntroduction to Medical Billing and Coding3.5
hours This course will introduce students to the medical billing and coding practices from beginning to end in the healthcare industry and provide an overview of insurance technology. To introduce students to time and quality Medical Billing and Coding Specialist practice requirements and skills. Students will be introduced and develop a broad understanding of ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS II coding with manuals and health information and medical records management including the claims process. Students will also develop an understanding of wellness and disease concepts. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of the operation and maintenance of a medical office. This instruction will include use of computerized software for a medical office. Students will learn to apply bookkeeping principles, perform procedural and diagnostic coding, document and maintain accounting and banking records. Medical ethics, legal concepts and liabilities, professionalism and communication skills will also be covered. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required. Co-
MEA 132Medical Office Management with Billing and Coding4.0
This course provides instruction in the fundamental operations and maintenance of a medical office. Instruction will include the use of electronic health record (EHR) software to manage the daily functions of the medical practice as well as to perform procedural and diagnostic coding. Students will learn to apply bookkeeping principles to record transactions, deposits, and file financial information as needed. Topics covered will include medical ethics, legal concepts and liabilities, professionalism and effective communication skills. Students will learn the importance of how to use different coding references to bill insurance companies for physician services. In addition, students will learn how to obtain payment for services provided. This course is an overview of the billing and coding responsibilities of the medical assistant. Outside work required.
This course provides instruction on the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots and combining forms and plurals. In addition, the student will learn the correct pronunciation, spelling and the definition of medical terms. Outside work required.
The course introduces the student to computerized medical office management using a current industry standard application such as Medisoft or Medical Manager. The student will learn how to set up support files and maintain patient information. The course includes instruction in accounting, communications, insurance claims processing, practice management, office management, appointments, clinical histories, billing and report generating. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required.
This course provides instruction on the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots and combining forms and plurals. In addition, the student will learn the correct pronunciation, spelling and the definition of medical terms. Outside work required.
The course introduces the student to computerized medical office management using a current industry standard application such as Medisoft or Medical Manager. The student will learn how to set up support files and maintain patient information. The course includes instruction in accounting, communications, insurance claims processing, practice management, office management, appointments, clinical histories, billing and report generating. Didactic portions of this course may be available via distance education delivery methods. Outside work required
MEA 141Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants5.0
hours This course provides an introduction to the various systems of the body and principles of human physiology. The course will include the study of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, integumentary and lymphatic systems. Outside work required.
This course provides instruction in positioning of patients, principals of digital radiography and how to handle radiological equipment. Students will learn patient preparation, and the use of ancillary equipment. The identification of safety hazards and relevant precautionary measures will be addressed. Outside work required.
This course provides a review of skeletal anatomy, pathology and radiographic procedures related to upper extremities, lower extremities and spine. Principals of digital radiography and how to handle radiological equipment. Students will learn patient preparation, and the use of ancillary equipment. The identification of safety hazards and relevant precautionary measures will be addressed. Outside work required. (Prerequisites: MEA147)
This course provides a review of skeletal anatomy, pathology and radiographic procedures related to the bony thorax, chest, and abdomen. Principals of digital radiography and how to handle radiological equipment. Students will learn patient preparation, and the use of ancillary equipment. The identification of safety hazards and relevant precautionary measures will be addressed. Outside work required. (Pre-requisites: MEA148)
MEA 152Medical Office Management with Billing and Coding5.0
This course provides instruction in the fundamental operations and maintenance of a medical office. Instruction will include the use of electronic health record (EHR) software to manage the daily functions of the medical practice as well as to perform procedural and diagnostic coding. Students will learn to apply bookkeeping principles to record transactions, deposits, and file financial information as needed. Topics covered will include medical ethics, legal concepts and liabilities, professionalism, and effective communication skills. Students will learn the importance of how to use different coding references to bill insurance companies for physician services. In addition, students will learn how to obtain payment for services provided. This course is an overview of the billing and coding responsibilities of the medical assistant. Outside work required.
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. Prerequisites: MEA 1236C, MEA 1238, MEA 1290C, MEA 1304C, MEA 1206, MEA 1265C, MEA 1346C
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. Prerequisite: MEA 1804 Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. (Pre-requisite: MEA 180)
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. (Prerequisites: MEA 1236C, MEA 1238, MEA 1290C, MEA 1304C, MEA 1206, MEA 1265C, MEA 1292C, MEA1294C, MEA1295C, MEA 1300C, MEA 1346C)
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. (Pre- requisites: MEA121, MEA132, MEA123, MEA150, MEA125, MEA126, MEA151)
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. (Pre- requisite: MEA147, MEA148, MEA149, MEA180)
This course is designed to simulate the working environment of a health care facility as closely as possible. The student will be placed in a physician’s office, clinic, or other suitable facility to practice and enhance their clinical and administrative skills. The student will be supervised by the physician or other qualified health care practitioner and will experience all aspects of the medical facility. (Pre- requisites: MEA122, MEA224, MEA127C, MEA128C, MEA139, MEA140, MEA152)
MEA 224Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants5.0
This course provides an introduction to the various systems of the body and principles of human physiology. The course will include the study of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, integumentary and lymphatic systems. Outside work required.
