| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| MEA 102 |
First Aid and
CPR -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG
032, or assessment/waiver. Provides students with information
necessary to recognize emergency situations, know the proper course
of action with different types of emergencies, and apply
appropriate first aid including CPR. 1 lecture hour; 2 lab
hours. |
2
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| MEA 105 |
Office
Administration with Computer Applications --
Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, or
assessment/waiver and basic computer keyboard skills or OAD
019. Provides a basic understanding of the administrative
duties and responsibilities pertinent to medical offices. Includes
instruction in medical correspondence and records, case histories
of patients, filing, telephone procedures, appointment scheduling,
receptionist duties and processing mail. Familiarizes the student
with computer applications in the health care setting. Provides the
student with basics of operations and application of computer usage
within the health care provider office. Includes simulated data
entry for patient records, appointment scheduling and day sheet
transactions. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 106 |
Medical Financial
Management with Computer Applications -- Prerequisites:
"C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 044 or
assessment/waiver. Provides instruction in medical office
financial administration, bookkeeping and materials management. 3
lecture hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 135 |
Medical Word
Processing and Transcription -- Prerequisites: HHS 101,
OAD 019. Develops skills and knowledge of medical dictation,
machine transcription and use of word processors and typewriters.
Includes typing and transcription of medical reports, terminology
and correspondence. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 137 |
Medical Insurance
and Basic Coding with Computer Applications --
Prerequisite: HHS 101. Provides an overview of medical
insurance programs and the skills needed in handling insurance
forms, CPT and ICD-9-CM Coding and insurance reports as applied to
the medical office. Includes simulated computer data entry for
patient records, procedure and diagnostic codes, insurance
processing and electronic transmission of claims. 2 lecture hours;
2 lab hours. |
3
|
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|
| MEA 205 |
Introduction to
Electrocardiography -- Prerequisites: ANP 102, HHS
101. Presents the rationale for obtaining an electrocardiogram
as well as related theory including anatomy and physiology,
procedural technique and equipment utilized. Introduces the
students to basic rhythm analysis including recognizing standard
electrical waves and accurate measuring of each ECG complex to
determine heart rate and rhythm. Reviews characteristics of normal
sinus rhythm and basic arrhythmias. 2 lecture hours, 3 lab
hours. |
3
|
| |
| MEA 212 |
Phlebotomy -- Prerequisite: HHS 101.
Presents the principles and practices of laboratory specimen
collection and processing. Also covers medical terminology,
infection control, patient identification, anatomy and physiology,
anticoagulants, blood collection, specimen processing and
interpersonal skills. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 213 |
Advanced Insurance
Coding -- Prerequisite: MEA 137. Introduces the
medical office administrator to codes necessary to bill insurance
claims and provides experience in coding claim forms using the
correct combination of codes to maximize reimbursement. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MEA 215 |
Advanced Medical
Terminology -- Prerequisite: HHS 101. Includes more
detailed and advanced study of the derivatives of medical terms,
symbols, and signs. Presents an in-depth study of the correlation
between medical vocabulary and the application of those terms to
the anatomy and physiology of the body, related diseases,
conditions and treatment. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 218 |
Pharmacology -- Prerequisites: MAT 050 or
assessment/waiver, ANP 101, HHS 101, or MEA program chair approval.
Corequesites: ANP 102. Discusses the most common medications in
current use with emphasis on classifications, uses, routes of
administration, dosages, interactions, incompatibilities and side
effects. Emphasizes the 50 most commonly prescribed drugs listed in
Pharmacy Times. Addresses special precautions, legal aspects,
patient education, and preparation and administration of
medications. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 219 |
Medical Assisting Laboratory
Techniques -- Prerequisites: ANP 102, HHS 101 or MEA
program chair approval. Prepares student to perform various
basic laboratory procedures including preparation of patients,
collecting and preparing appropriate specimens and expected norms
of laboratory test results. Includes current safety and quality
control standards. 1 lecture hour; 4 lab hours. |
3
|
| MEA
227 |
Medical Office
Management -- Prerequisites: MEA 105, MEA 106, MEA 135,
MEA 137. Provides an in-depth study of various influences on
office functions concerning organization and management of a
physician's office. Includes government and professional sources
for consultation. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
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|
| MEA 235 |
Advanced
Transcription -- Prerequisites: MEA 135. Improves
accuracy and speed of the medical transcriptionist utilizing
various formats for medical transcription. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
| MEA 238 |
Clinical
I -- Prerequisites: HHS 101, currently CPR trained
[Professional CPR/AED level] and MEA program chair approval.
Presents theory and lab related to clinical aspects of the medical
office. Provides students with information necessary to recognize
emergencies, know the proper course of action with different types
of emergencies and apply appropriate first aid. Allows students to
become familiar with clinical duties and to gain the skills needed
to perform them. Includes vital signs, asepsis, sterilization,
nutrition and treatment room procedures. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab
hours. |
3
|
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| MEA
239 |
Clinical
II -- Pre/Corequisites: MEA 238. Presents a
continuation of clinical skills and theory and allows the student
to become familiar with the following clinical duties: medications,
EKGs, X-ray, physical therapy, respiratory testing and other
technical skills needed to assist the physician. 2 lecture hours; 2
lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MEA 242 |
Disease
Conditions -- Prerequisites: ANP 102, HHS 101, or
MEA program chair approval. Presents the basic concepts of
diseases, their course, and functional disturbances as they relate
to body systems. Includes the precipitating risk factors and
appropriate methods of patient education regarding various disease
processes. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 257 |
Phlebotomy
Externship -- Prerequisites: MEA 212, MEA program chair
approval. Provides the opportunity to discuss and perform
phlebotomy procedures under supervision with learning experiences
obtained in selected laboratories, physicians' offices, clinics or
hospitals. 1.5 lecture hours; 7.5 lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| MEA 258 |
Medical Assisting Clinical
Externship -- Prerequisites: MEA program chair
approval. Provides opportunities to observe, perform and
discuss various clinical competencies under supervision, with
learning experiences obtained in selected physician's offices,
clinics or hospitals. Reviews the following basic principles of
psychology as they apply to the medical assistant: developmental
stages of the life cycle; hereditary, cultural and environmental
influences on behavior; mental health; and applied psychology. 1.5
lecture hour; 7.5 lab hours. |
3
|
| MEA
259 |
Medical Assisting
Administrative Externship -- Prerequisites: MEA program
chair approval. Provides opportunities to observe, perform and
discuss various administrative competencies under supervision, with
learning experiences obtained in selected physicians' offices,
clinics or hospitals. 1.5 lecture hour; 7.5 lab hours. |
3
|
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| MEA 284 |
Special Topics in
Medical Assistant -- Prerequisites: MEA program chair
approval. Provides students with the opportunity to experience
seminars, workshops and other instructional activities on topics of
interest that reinforce the concepts presented in their program
area. Contact chief academic officer for more information. Contact
hours varies. |
1 - 5
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