12 courses with the subject AHLT, 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.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 An introduction to correctly constructing, spelling, defining, and using medical terminology is provided. The language of medicine is studied through an investigation of the structure and formation of medical terms. Provides an overview of terms used in the medical setting.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Introduction to working in healthcare with an emphasis on communication, legal implications, and ethical considerations. An overview of health care delivery systems and the roles of health care professionals are discussed.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 (NS) A study of the structure and basic molecular and cellular functions, and basic disease processes of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 (NS) A study of the structure, functions, and basic disease processes of the nervous, sensory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Introduction to nutrition with emphasis on special dietary needs, nutrients, and supplements.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 4 This course focuses on hands-on application of theory preparing the medical assistant for the clinical day-to-day operations in an ambulatory setting. Emphasis is placed on professional behaviors, clinical skills, documentation, and patient education.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 4 This course focuses on hands-on application of theory preparing the medical assistant for the collection of body fluids in the day-to-day operations in an ambulatory setting. Emphasis is placed on professional behaviors, laboratory skills, documentation, and patient education.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 An introduction to reimbursement methods and proper coding procedures for various insurance and managed care plans. Eligibility requirements, processing, collection, and computerized patient accounting procedures using ethical and legal guidelines are emphasized.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The basic concepts of clinical pharmacology are examined. Drug legislation and the laws governing dispensing of drugs are studied. The mathematics of dosages, metric conversions, and the classification of drugs to include indications, side effects, and contraindications are discussed.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Administrative skills are developed for the medical office including daily operations, managing medical records, information management, practice finances, and equipment management.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The seminar course is the realization of the efforts in the previous courses. Students will be challenged with complex medical assisting issues (clinical and administrative), compliance issues, and general medical knowledge concepts. Students will explore current developments within the profession to recognize major trends and their effects on the profession. Students will prepare for the CMA exam by a comprehensive review and receive targeted feedback to assess their knowledge and readiness for the CMA exam.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will prepare students to take the certification exams for EKG Technician and Phlebotomist. Students will receive theory and clinical skills needed to qualify for both certifications. Content will include communication, patient privacy, legal and ethical issues, anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory systems, accurate administration of an EKG, and successful completion of venipunctures and capillary sticks.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Field experience in an ambulatory setting under the supervision and evaluation of a cooperating facility and the college is provided. In accordance with CAAHEP regulations, students may not receive compensation from the Internship site. Students utilize knowledge and skills gained in the career program for a minimum of 160 clock hours. Students also attend classroom seminars for coordination and evaluation of the Internship experience.
Source: Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
