Medical Assistant Course Outline

To receive a diploma in Medical Assistant you must complete all core subjects and elective subjects with an average grade of "C" or better. For your convenience each module outline is listed below. This outline lists which module is needed to complete the course for graduation. In addition the outline describes each module, duration, credit units & skill sets needed for career success!

Medical Assistant Core Subjects

1.

Module #:

MAA - 101

Module Name:

Medical Assisting Professional, Behavior, Interpersonal Skill, Ethics, Medicine and Law

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Students are exposed to Introduction to Medical, Health Industry, Medical Assisting Profession, Professional Behavior in the Workplace, Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior, Medicine and Ethics, Medicine and Law

2.

Module #:

MAA - 102

Module Name:

Computer, Peripheral Devices and Network in Medical Office: Server, Client, Internet, Browser, Security

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Student learns Introduction to Computer Usage in Medical Office, Computer Basic, Working With OS, Computer in Network, Server and Client OS, Internet and Browser, Computer as a Co-worker, Security and Electronic Signatures

3.

Module #:

MAA - 103

Module Name:

Telephone Technique, Scheduling, Patient Reception, Written Communication, Medical Record Management

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class covers Telephone Techniques, Office Telephone Equipment, Intro to Appointment, Patient Reception and Processing, Written Communications, Mail Processing, Medical Records, Patient and Records

4.

Module #:

MAA - 104

Module Name:

Billing and Collection, Insurance Claim Form, Reimbursement, and Banking

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class teaches Introduction Billing and Collecting, The Health Insurance, Claims Forms, Third Party Reimbursement, Utilization Management, Banking Services, Bill Paying

5.

Module #:

MAA - 105

Module Name:

Basic of Diagnostics and Procedural Coding

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class emphasizes Getting to Know ICD-9-CM, Format of ICD and Conventions, Steps in ICD Coding, Modifiers, Understanding Evaluation and Management, ICD Coding Definitions, Introduction to Basics of Procedural Coding, Format of CPT, Steps in CPT Coding, Modifiers, Understanding Evaluation and Management, CPT Coding Definitions

6.

Module #:

MAA - 106

Module Name:

Medical Practices and Health Information Management, Marketing Promotion and Finance

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class stresses on Introduction and Teams, Orientation and Training, Marketing and Customer Service, Introduction to Health Management, Introduction to Management of Practice Finances, Account Fundamental, Practices

7.

Module #:

MEA - 101

Module Name:

Fundamental of Clinical Medical Assisting: Infection Control, Introduction to Phlebotomy, Nutrition, Vital Sign, Physical Examination

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This course will introduce the student to Infection Control, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Nutrition and Health Promotion, Vital signs, Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination, Introduction to Phlebotomy

8.

Module #:

MEA - 102

Module Name:

Principle of Pharmacology and Administering Medications

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class gives training in Introduction to Government Rule, Studying Pharmacology, Drug Label, System of Measurement, Pediatric doses, Calculating Drug Dosages for Administration, Reconstituting Powdered Injectable Medication, Safety in Drug Administration, Drugs Forms and administration.

Module #:

MEA - 103

Module Name:

Assisting with Medical Emergencies (CPR), Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Students are exposed to Assisting with Medical Emergencies (CPR), Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Assisting in Dermatology, and Assisting in Gastroenterology

10.

Module #:

MEA - 104

Module Name:

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatrics

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Students are exposed to Assisting with Urology, Male Reproduction, Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assisting in Pediatrics, Laboratory

11.

Module #:

MEA - 105

Module Name:

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine, Neurology, and Mental Health

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Students are exposed to Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine, Radiology, Assisting in Neurology, Assisting in Mental Health, Laboratory

12.

Module #:

MEA - 106

Module Name:

Assisting in Endocrinology, and Pulmonary Medicine

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Students are exposed to Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System, Disease and Disorders of the Endocrine System, The Respiratory System, Ventilation, Respiratory System Defenses, Major Diseases of the Respiratory System, and The Medical Assistant’s Role in Pulmonary Procedures

13.

Module #:

MEA - 107

Module Name:

Assisting in Cardiology and Geriatrics

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

Students are exposed to Anatomy of the Heart, Diseases and Disorders of the Heart, Blood Vessels, Vascular Disorders, Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments, Changes in Anatomy and Physiology, The Medical Assistant’s Role in Caring for the Older Patient

14.

Module #:

MEA - 108

Module Name:

Principles of Electrocardiography, Diagnostic Imaging, and Clinical Laboratory

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class provides knowledge of Principles of Electrocardiography, Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging, Safety, The Role of the Clinical Laboratory in Patient Care, Divisions of the Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Hazards, Specimen Collection, Processing and Storage, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Clinical Laboratory Equipment

15.

Module #:

MEA - 109

Module Name:

Assisting in Microbiology, Phlebotomy, and the Analysis of Blood and Urine

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This class gives training on Physiology of Urine Formation, Collecting a Urine Specimen, The Routine Urinalysis

Venipuncture Equipment, Routine Venipuncture, Problems Associated with Venipuncture, Specimen Re-collection, Capillary Puncture, Assisting in the Analysis of Blood, Assisting in Microbiology

16.

Module #:

MEA - 110

Module Name:

Surgical Supplies and Instruments, Surgical Asepsis and Career Development

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

In this class students study Minor Surgery Room, Surgical Solutions and Medications, Surgical Instruments, Classifications of Surgical Instruments, Specialty Instruments, Care and Handling of Instruments, Drapes, Sutures, and Needles, Sterile Technique, Sterilization, Scrubs, Gloves and Gown, The Medical Assistant’s Role in Asepsis, Surgical Procedures, The Medical Assistant’s Role in Surgery, Career Development: What Does the Employer Want? Assessing Strengths, Developing Career Objectives, Knowing Personal Needs, Finding a Job, Developing a Resume, The Cover Letter, Job Applications, The Job Interview, Life Skills

17.

Module #:

MGE - 101

Module Name:

Medical Terminology

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

3 Units

Skill Sets:

This course will introduce the student to the most common medical terms used in this industry. The educational objective is to train the student to understand and being capable to converse with various medical professions and the team of medical professionals. The student will be able to read and understand basic medical literature by analyzing the Latin and Greek roots of the most common medical terms utilized in this industry. Including the day-to-day medical vocabulary in a medical office.

18.

Module #:

EXT - 101 & EXT - 102

Module Name:

Externship

Duration:

60 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

This will be provided by the school in various fields at specified places according to openings and demands