5 courses with the subject MEDA, 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.
MEDA 1520Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant I3
This course is designed to provide the student with the theory and practical applications associated with the clinical role of a medical assistant. Course topics will provide the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the healthcare provider with routine and emergent medical care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings. The student will be required to complete a background check and drug screen.
MEDA-L001 must be taken at the same time as this course. Pre/
MEDA 1525Clinical Role of the Medical Assistant II3
This course is designed to provide the student with advanced theory and skills associated with the clinical role of a medical assistant. Course topics include respiratory and cardiac testing, assisting with minor surgical procedures, and sterile technique in a variety of health settings. Patient teaching, screenings, and health promotion will be discussed.
MEDA 1520 must be complete with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite
MEDA-L002 must be taken at the same time as this course.
MEDA 1530Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant3
This course is designed to provide the student with the principles of pharmacology related to the medical assistant profession. Emphasis is placed on correlation of drug therapy and pathologic conditions, patient education regarding medications, and researching drugs using a drug reference. The course includes the use, action, side effects, contraindications, and routes of administration of drugs most commonly administered in a medical office. Legal considerations as they apply to the scope of practice of a medical assistant will be discussed. Successful demonstration of medication preparation and administration in the skills lab setting is required. This course does not meet requirements for the nursing program.
MEDA 1520 must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite
MEDA-L003 must be taken at the same time as this course.
MEDA 1800Phlebotomy Principles in Practice3
This course introduces the student to laboratory tests and procedures routinely performed in a medical facility or medical office setting. content will include fundamental principles of medical lab practice, disposal of biohazard materials, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, safety, and quality control methods.
ZOO 1200 or ZOO 2015 must be completed with a grade of C or better.
MEDA 1970Medical Assistant Practicum3
This course provides the student with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the role of a medical assistant in ambulatory settings. The student is required to complete a minimum of 160 practicum hours in a designated healthcare agency. Weekly classroom activities are designed to assist the student in transitioning to the professional workplace. Preparation for the certificate examination and assessment of job readiness are emphasized. A cleared criminal background check and drug screen are required prior to practicum experiences. Successful course completion is necessary for medical assistant certification eligibility.
HIT 1550 must be completed with a grade of C or better. Pre/
Corequisite
MEDA 1525 , MEDA 1530 , and MEDA 1800 must be completed with a grade of C or better; or MEDA 1525 , MEDA 1530 , and MEDA 1800 must be taken at the same time as this course. Other Time: 160 Clinical Hours
