15 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 110Orientation to Medical Assisting 1 0 01
Course Offering Availability: Fall This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting.
Local, Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program
Corequisite
Local, Take All: MED 130 and MED 140
MED 118Medical Law and Ethics 2 0 02
Course Offering Availability: Spring 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. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). 312 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog
Course Offering Availability: Fall This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include 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.
Local, Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program
Corequisite
Local, Take All: MED 110 and MED 140
MED 131Administrative Office Procedures II 1 2 02
Course Offering Availability: Spring 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.
Course Offering Availability: Fall 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 Course Offering Availability: Spring 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. 313 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog
