MOA-115--(4)
CLINICAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES
Prerequisite: MRT-110 and BIO-115or PHB-110. This lecture/laboratory course emphasizes the perfomance of waived tests as approved by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. Waived testing methods include point of care testing in urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology and microbiology. Topics in specimen processing, record keeping, CPT coding, laboratory infection control, quality assessment, quality control and reference ranges of tests performed are also considered. (6 contact hours)

MOA-130--(2)
LAW AND ETHICS IN HEALTHCARE
This course is designed to provide learners with a foundation in medical law and ethics. Topics include key points of law, interpretation of statutes, legal and regulatory guidelines that impact healthcare, as well as ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is given to the medical office professional's interaction with the legal profession. In addition to understanding patient rights, employee rights are also explored. (2 contact hours)

MOA-140--(3)
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Prerequisite: MRT-110 and MRT-130. This course introduces the student to the role of the medical assistant. A medical assistant is an allied health professional who functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team. This course focuses on the administrative and general duties associated with medical assisting in an ambulatory care setting. Topics include administrative and general duties, safety practices, communication skills and techniques, patient reception, appointment scheduling, basic bookkeeping procedures, operational functions and the preparation and maintenance of medical records. Professionalism, ethical principles, reasoning and issues pertaining to confidentiality are emphasized. (4 contact hours)

MOA-142--(2)
MEDICAL OFFICE FINANCE SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: MRT-110 and MRT-130. This course surveys the various financial systems used in the medical office. An overview of banking, billing and coding procedures, and mangement of medical office finances is included. (3 contact hours)

MOA-144--(2)
PHARMACOLOGY-PRINCIPLES/APPLICATIONS
Prerequisite: MOA-140. This course follows a lecture/laboratory format. Instruction is provided in the basic concepts of pharmacology in medical assisting. Topics include the general aspects of pharmacology, legal and ethical issues in pharmacology, the mathematical knowledge necessary to calculate drug doses correctly, the principles and practices of medication administration, and medications related to body systems and patient education. (3 contact hours)

MOA-147--(6)
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINIC PROCEDURES
Prerequisite: BIO-115 and MOA-130and MOA-140. This course uses a lecture/laboratory format. This course provides the student with both the theory and practical applications of the clinical aspects of medical assisting. It is designed to provide the theoretical and practical basis for performing clinical procedures in the medical office/clinic setting. Topics include but are not limited to: patient assessment, basic psychological principles, physical examination and patient treatments, vital signs, patient education, medical emergencies and assisting the physician in medical specialty examinations and minor surgery. Students will learn the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of infection control, medical and surgical asepsis and EKG. Includes observation and performance of clinical procedures in a laboratory setting. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)

MOA-155--(3)
MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP
Prerequisite: MOA-115, MOA-142, MOA-144, MOA-147, MRT-119 and PHB-110. Corequisite: Registration in MOA-156. Students are assigned to clinical affiliate sites for supervised clinical experience. Emphasis is on achieving competency in entry-level skills within the context of the ambulatory care setting. Fee is required. (10.3 contact hours)

MOA-156--(1)
MEDICAL ASSISTANT SEMINAR
Prerequisite: MOA-115, MOA-142, MOA-144, MOA-147, MRT-119, PHB-110. Corequisite: Registration in MOA-155. This course is designed as a capstone experience for students assigned to a medical assistant clinical rotation. Discussion topics include student reaction to supervised clinical experiences in an ambulatory care setting, professional issues, communication skills appropriate for a diverse patient population, and application of customer service skills. (1 contact hours)