Basic medical vocabulary for allied health professionals and others with minimal background in anatomy and physiology; includes study of the human body systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course considers the standards of ethical conduct toward patients, colleagues and other members of the medical team. Legal responsibility, professional liability, licensing, contracts, and other applications of law in medicine will be included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic clinical procedures in the medical office assisting field. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course provides proficiency in performing basic skills and assist with procedures common to the medical practice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course explores the professional issues that affect the medical assistant. Current trends in education, certification and employment will be discussed and their impact on the practicing medical assistant will be emphasized. Communication skills that will enhance the performance of the medical assistant will also be reviewed. Employment seeking techniques such as resume preparation and interviewing skills will be included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course will explore administrative and front office responsibilities in the physician's practice or clinic setting. Emphasis is placed on clerical functions, bookkeeping procedures, preparing special accounting entries, transcription, and processing insurance claims. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course introduces the student to the basic skills that are performed by the medical assistant in the medical office. The course will emphasize the principles of pharmacology as they relate to medication administration in the medical office and clinic settings. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course covers performance of coding procedures; application of third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines, including obtaining referrals and pre-certifications; and billing for services, including insurance claim forms and use of a physician's fee schedule. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Standard American Red Cross course in first aid; principles and practices of first aid for all age levels; safety and accident prevention stressed; First Aid Standard and Advanced certificates awarded to students completing the course successfully. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course requires a minimum of 160 hours of supervised, non-salaried experience in a variety of health care settings. Students will be assigned to clinical sites. This course requires 16 practicum hours per week. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.