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Apr 23, 2024
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Medical Assistant |
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MEAS 100 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants 3 CR
This course serves to orientate the Medical Assistant student to the concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Students will focus on the principles and procedures of medication administration, including the seven rights of drug administration. Emphasis will be placed on the legal implications of drug therapy, safety, and accuracy in calculating proper dosage. Students will perform proper mechanics for parenteral administration of medications. Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students will have knowledge in administering medication and drawing blood.
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MEAS 101 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 1 3 CR
This is the first in a series of two clinical procedure courses that provide the necessary supervised laboratory education needed for the Medical Assistant student to perform routine procedures in the ambulatory care facility. Emphasis will be placed on practicing patient screening, safety, performing patient assessments, and the proper recording of data collected. Students will also begin collecting laboratory specimens and practice the proper procedural steps for collecting and analyzing the results of each test.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate compliance with Universal Standards and Precautions.
- Perform CLIA-wave laboratory tests and demonstrate documentation of procedures.
- Exhibit the proper use of equipment, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate quality assurance and quality control.
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MEAS 201 - Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 2 3 CR
This is the last in a series of two clinical procedure courses that provide the necessary supervised laboratory education needed for the Medical Assistant student to perform routine procedures in the ambulatory care facility. Emphasis will be placed on the continued practice of patient screening, safety, performing patient assessments, and the proper recording of data collected. Students will perform various skills needed to complete all remaining competencies required by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) including, auditory acuity testing, pulmonary function testing, and practice sterilization procedures using an autoclave.
Requisites: (1) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 (AND) (2) Take MEAS 101 with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students will have a better understanding on how to run CLIA-wave tests, draw blood, and preform capillary punctures.
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MEAS 202 - Medical Assistant Practicum 3 CR
This course provides the Medical Assistant student with a clinical externship allowing the student to incorporate and apply knowledge and skills learned from previous courses in an ambulatory health care setting. Students will perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory duties under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor. The student will perform 160 hours in the clinical setting with an additional six-eight hours in the college laboratory to perform a final skills test.
Requisites: (1) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 (AND) (2) Take MEAS 100 , MEAS 101 , and MEAS 201 with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Practice interpersonal relationships and therapeutic communication.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform basic medical clinical procedures, laboratory, and diagnostic testing and procedures.
- Perform complex procedures for medical testing on patients: venipuncture, injections, and surgical aseptic techniques.
- Practice administrative duties: answering phones, scheduling, and patient billing.
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