Medical Assisting Courses (MED)

* Denotes college transfer courses.

MED 102  Introduction to the Medical Assisting Profession 2 SHC

This course introduces the student to the profession of medical assisting, the legal and ethical concepts related to medical assisting and the medical terminology of the medical office. Prerequisite: Admission to program; Co requisites: AHS 102, BIO 210, MED 114, MED 131 (2/0)

MED 107  Medical Office Management  4 SHC

This course provides a study of the principles and practices of banking and accounting procedures, billing methods and office management. Prerequisites: AHS 102, MED 102, MED 114 MED 131; Co requisites: AHS 106, MED 107, MED 118, BIO 211 (4/0)

MED 108 Common Diseases of the Medical Office  3 SHC

This course provides a study of the most frequently encountered diseases of the patients seen in the medical office, their pathology and treatment. Prerequisite: MED 107, MED 115, MED 118; Co requisites: MED 117, MED 132

MED 114 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures   4 SHC

This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures.  Co Requisites: MED 102, MED 131,AHS 102, BIO 210 (3/3)

MED 115 Medical Office Lab Procedures I   4 SHC

This course provides a study of laboratory techniques commonly used in physicians' offices and other facilities Prerequisites: AHS 102, MED 114; Co requisite: AHS 106, MED 107, MED 118; BIO 211 (3/3)

MED 117 Clinical Practice   5 SHC

This course provides practical application of administrative and clinical skills in medical facility environments. Prerequisites: MED 107, MED 114, MED 118; Co requisite: MED 108, MED 132 (0/15)

MED 118 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant  4 SHC

This course provides a study of medical office pharmacology and drug calculations along with medication preparation and administration. Prerequisite: MED 102, MED 114, MED 131; Co requisites: AHS 106, BIO 211, MED 107, MED 115 (3/3)

MED 131  Administrative Skills of the Medical Office I   2 SHC

This course introduces the student to the environment of the medical office, the use of computers, patient scheduling, medical records management and written communications. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Co-requisites: AHS 102, BIO 210, MED 102, MED 114  (1/3)

MED 132  Administrative Skills of the Medical Office II  3 SHC

This course covers managing the finances of the medical office including daily financial practices, medical insurance and coding, billing and collections, and accounting practices. Prerequisite: MED 107, MED 115, MED 118; Co requisites: MED 108, MED 117 (3/0)

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