Medical Office Assistant

MOA-105--(4)
Clinical Laboratory Skills
Corequisites: MRT-110, MOA-140
This is a lecture/laboratory course. Topics include clinical laboratory organization, communication skills, specimen processing, safety, infection control, laboratory equipment, clerical procedures, quality assurance, and mathematics. Fee is required.(5 contact hours)

MOA-110--(3)
Clinical Laboratory Procedures
Corequisites: MOA-105, MOA-140
This laboratory course is an introduction to basic clinical laboratory procedures performed in a medical office/clinic setting. Hematology, urinalysis, blood chemistries, medical microbiology, and other basic diagnostic procedures will be performed. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

MOA-140--(4)
Medical Assistant Office Procedures
Corequisites: MRT-110, MOA-115
This course is an introduction to the medical assistant profession. This course focuses on the administrative duties of the medical assistant. Included are office work, interacting with patients’ financial responsibilities, and safety practices. (6 contact hours)

MOA-145--(2)
Medical Assistant Clinic Procedures
Prerequisites: MOA-105, MOA-140, MRT-110
Corequisites: MOA-110, MOA-150
This course is an introduction to medical assistant clinical procedures. It is designed to provide the theoretical basis for performing clinical procedures in the medical office/clinic setting. Included are patient assessment, physical examination and patient treatments, and medical emergencies. (2 contact hours)

MOA-150--(2)
Medical Assistant Externship I
Prerequisites: MOA-105, MOA-140, MRT-110
Corequisite: MOA-145
This course is designed to give the beginning medical office assistant student an insight into the working environment of a certified medical office assistant. Includes observation and performance of basic procedures in a clinical setting. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

MOA-155--(2)
Medical Assistant Externship II
Prerequisites: MOA-105, MOA-110, MOA-140, MOA-145, MOA-150, MRT-110
Corequisite: PHB-105
Students are assigned to affiliated health care facilities for supervised clinical experience. Emphasis is on the mastery of entry-level competencies related to the medical assistant practitioner. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)