13 courses with the subject MA, 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.
MA 140Introduction to Medical Assisting 3:3:0
Introduces the student to the fundamental knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to function effectively in a medical office. This course is lecture-focused and emphasizes areas such as professionalism, communication skills, health care law and ethics, cultural diversity, and safety in the workplace. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program.
MA 141 and BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher.
MA 141Introduction to Medical Assisting: Laboratory 1:0:3
Introduces the student to the fundamental skills and behaviors needed to function effectively in a medical office with focus being upon patient assessment skills. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Co-requisites: MA 140 with a grade of C or higher.
MA 142Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques 2:2:0
Introduces students to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived clinical laboratory procedures commonly performed in ambulatory-care settings. Principles and techniques of commonly performed medical laboratory procedures are discussed. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Pre or Co-requisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: MA 143 with a grade of C or higher.
MA 143Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques: Laboratory 1:0:3
Introduces students to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived clinical laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory-care settings. This course is laboratory-focused and allows students to acquire the skills necessary to properly obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Basic laboratory principles are emphasized including quality assurance and safety requirements. Principles and techniques of commonly performed medical laboratory procedures are practiced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Co-requisites: MA 142 with a grade of C or higher. 318
Encompasses a review of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology that includes etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs, and symptoms of common diseases of all human body systems. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Pre or Co-requisite: BIOL 111 or 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: MA 110.
Introduces the student to drug actions, drug classification, drug preparation, and drug dispensing and administration. The course emphasizes the most commonly prescribed drugs, dosages, systems of measurement, dosage forms and calculations, and adverse effects. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Prerequisite: MATH 006 (or MATH 008) with a grade of C or higher. Pre or Co-requisite: AH 150 with a grade of C or higher.
MA 201Medical Assisting Pharmacology Laboratory 1:0:3
Introduces the techniques of preparing, dispensing and administering medication. Special focus is on dosage calculation, patient education, and medication error reduction. Emphasis is placed on the most commonly prescribed medications. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Pre or Co-requisite: MA 200 with a grade of C or higher.
Introduces students to general clinical procedures performed in an ambulatory care setting. This course covers the preparation of patients, assistance with physical examinations, compliance and infection control, and the maintenance of the clinical setting. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Prerequisite: MA 140; AH 105 and 150 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: AH 150 and MA 215 with grades of C or higher.
Covers third party billing techniques as well as the diagnosis and procedural coding systems that are common in medical offices. This course addresses the insurance systems and 3rd party billing techniques used at the state, federal, and commercial levels. Additional topics include: legal issues, resources, managed-care contracting, fee schedules, claims developing and processing, cost containment, and electronic data systems. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. Prerequisite: MA 110 with a grade of C or higher.
MA 215Ambulatory Care Clinical Procedures: Laboratory 1:0:3
Introduces students to general clinical procedures performed in an ambulatory care setting. This is a laboratory-focused course that covers preparing patients, assisting with physical examinations, minor office surgery, specialized procedures, and the maintenance of the clinical setting. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. with grades of C or higher.
MA 140 and AH 105 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisites: AH 150 and MA 212
MA 220Medical Office Administration 3:3:0
Provides a fundamental understanding of the professional, administrative and financial management responsibilities of the Medical Assistant. This course emphasizes scheduling, electronic medical record keeping, telephone etiquette, fundamental business writing skills, as well as the proper procedures for banking, billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and the use of medical-management accounting software to maintain patient records. Enrollment is restricted to 319
Provides a fundamental understanding of the financial management responsibilities of the medical assistant. Emphases are on the proper procedures for banking, billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and the use of medical-management accounting software to maintain patient records. Prerequisite: MA 220 with a grade of C or higher.
31 Note: A grade of C or higher is required for all AH and MA courses. Students must take the Certified Medical Assisting (CMA-RMA exam. Failure to pass this exam will not prevent the student from obtaining their certificate in Medical Assisting. 162
