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Prerequisites

COMP 685Computer Keyboarding, Beginning

COMP 685Stop hunting and pecking at the keyboard with this short course. Learn the keyboard layout to build speed and accuracy. Course covers proper technique at the computer keyboard as well as 10-key keyboarding.

MEDA 100Medical Assistant, Core Concepts

MEDA 100Explores past history and current issues of healthcare; the healthcare field; the role of the Medical Assistant; ethics and law for medical assistants; customer service; communication/ cultural competencies in healthcare; student success; math skills for healthcare; safety in healthcare; and job skills and the professional portfolio.

MEDO 105Medical
Terminology

MEDO 105This course introduces students to medical terminology in preparation for careers in the medical field. It covers the study of the basic elements of medical terms and the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It also covers different pathological conditions and procedures for their treatment.

MEDA 101Computers in Healthcare and EHR, Introduction

MEDA 101(Prerequisite: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning) This course is an introduction to computers for individuals entering the healthcare field. This course provides a general introduction to computer literacy and information technology for health care students. Students will learn and exercise the practical use of EHR in administrative roles within the allied health field.

MEDA 120 Medical Assistant Electronic Health Records

MEDA 121 Medical Assistant Electronic Health Records Lab

MEDA 120 (Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning, MEDA 100 Medical Assistant, Core Concepts, MEDO 105 Medical Terminology, and MEOC 210 Introduction of Computers for Health Care Workers.) This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Students will learn and exercise the practical use of EHR in administrative roles within the allied health field. Topics covered include: the history of EHR, EHR standards, patient charts, and EHR regulations.

MEDA 121 (Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning, MEDO 105 Medical Terminology, and MEOC 210 Introduction of Computers for Health Care Workers.) This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Students will practice setting up EHR features, creation and administration of patient charts, and using clinical administrative tools.

MEDA 110 Medical Assistant Administrative

MEDA 111 Medical Assistant Administrative Lab

MEDA 110 and MEDA 111(Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning, MEDA 100 Medical Assistant, Core Concepts, and MEDO 105 Medical Terminology.) This course introduces students to medical office procedures in preparation for entry-level positions in the administrative or reception area of a medical facility. Students review reception techniques, computers in the medical clinic, telecommunications, scheduling, medical record management, and written communications.

Medical Administrative Sequence

MEDA 130 Medical Assistant Financial Concepts

MEDA 131 Medical Assistant Financial Concepts Lab

MEDA 130 (Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning, MEDA 100 Medical Assistant, Core Concepts, and MEDO 105 Medical Terminology.) This course discusses the theory of financial management for a medical assistant. Topics covered include medical insurance, medical coding, daily financial practices, billing and collections, and general accounting practices.

MEDA 131 (Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning, MEDO 105 Medical Terminology, and MEDA 100Medical Assistant, Core Concepts.) This course develops the necessary skills for financial management for a medical assistant. Topics covered include medical insurance, medical coding, daily financial practices, billing and collections, and general accounting practices in a direct hands-on, simulated environment.

MEDA 140 Medical Billing, Introduction

MEDA 141 Medical Billing Lab, Introduction

MEDA 140 (Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning and MEOC 210 Introduction of Computers for Health Care Workers.) An overview of outpatient medical insurance billing in preparing students for entry-level positions. Includes review of theory of data entry for private, PPO, Medicare, Medicaid/ Medi-Cal, TRICARE/ CHAMPUS and workers’ compensation Medicaid/ Medi-Cal, TRICARE/ CHAMPUS and workers’ compensation billing. Current CPT and ICD coding is also covered.

MEDA 141 (Prerequisites: COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning, and MEDA 101 Computers in Healthcare and EHR, or MEOC 210 Introduction of Computers for Health Care Workers.) An overview of outpatient medical insurance billing in preparing students for entry-level positions. Includes practice of data entry for private, PPO, Medicare, Medicaid/ Medi-Cal, TRICARE/ CHAMPUS and workers’ compensation billing. Current CPT and ICD coding is also covered.

MEDA 210 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures Theory II

MEDA 211 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures Lab II

MEDA 210 (Prerequisite: MEDA 200 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures Theory I) This course reviews the theory behind back office procedures. Students review assisting physicians with minor surgical procedures, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, nutrition, patient education, diagnostic imaging, and urgent care and emergency procedures.

MEDA 211 (Prerequisite: MEDA 201 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures Lab I) This course develops skills needed for students to work in a clinical environment. Students will have hands-on practice of the following skills: assisting in minor procedures, creating a sterile environment, wound care, using a microscope, specimen collection, specimen processing, administering medications, injections, and venipuncture.

MEDA 200 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures Theory I

MEDA 201 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures Lab I

MEDA 200 (Prerequisites: MEDO 105 Medical Terminology and MEDA 100 Medical Assistant, Core Concepts.) This course reviews the theory of clinical procedures. Students review performing exam room procedures, including medical asepsis, infection control, patient intake, vital signs, and assisting with physical examination, specialty exams, electrocardiograph, assisting physicians with minor surgical procedures, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, nutrition, patient education, diagnostic imaging, and urgent care and emergency procedures.

MEDA 201 (Prerequisites: MEDO 105 Medical Terminology and MEDA 100 Medical Assistant, Core Concepts.) This course develops skills needed for students to work in a clinical environment. Students will have hands-on practice of the following skills: exam room procedures, medical asepsis, infection control, patient intake, vital signs, assisting with physical examination, specialty exams, electrocardiograph, public health education, assisting physicians with minor surgical procedures, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, nutrition, patient education, diagnostic imaging, and urgent care and emergency procedures.

Medical
Clinical
Sequence

Elective

Choose One:
PTEC 125 or MEDA 300

PTEC 125Covers basic communications skills with emphasis on the healthcare profession. Topics include non-verbal communication, group communication, conflict resolution, ethics in health communication, elements of intercultural communication, resume writing, job application and interviewing techniques. or MEDA 300 This course will offer hands-on simulation to medical case studies in a laboratory environment as well as offer an opportunity for students to prepare to take a CCMA certification exam.