Medical Assisting Courses
- MAS 110 Lab Procedures for Medical Assistants
- MAS 112 Med Assist-Clinical Assisting Procedures
- MAS 114 Med Law & Ethics for Health Professional
- MAS 116 Med Assisting-Admin Assisting Procedures
- MAS 120 Professional Issues in Medical Assisting
- MAS 130 Medical Assisting Externship
MAS 110 Lab Procedures for Medical Assistants
Credits: 4.00This comprehensive course introduces the student to the purpose, techniques, and recording of diagnostic laboratory procedures commonly performed in the medical office. Subjects covered include general laboratory techniques, phlebotomy, specimen collection, handling and processing, diagnostic testing and performing hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunology testing. Each student must successfully complete competency evaluations in order to be eligible for graduation and professional practice. Co-requisites: BIO 103 and CAO/HCP 224
MAS 112 Med Assist-Clinical Assisting Procedures
Credits: 5.00The course builds a solid foundation in Medical Assisting and introduces students to the clinical procedures commonly performed in a medical office. This course explores anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, common pathology and diseases, diagnostic treatment modalities, infection control practices and patient care techniques. Each student must successfully complete competency evaluations in order to be eligible for graduation and professional practice. Co-requisites: BIO 103 and CAO/HCP 224
MAS 114 Med Law & Ethics for Health Professional
Credits: 3.00This course will provide the student with a deeper understanding of legal and ethical issues in healthcare. Students will explore the moral dilemmas currently faced by healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals, and identify issues related to potential legal liability in the workplace. Cross-listed with HCP 114
MAS 116 Med Assisting-Admin Assisting Procedures
Credits: 4.00The course builds a solid foundation in Medical Assisting and introduces students to the administrative procedures commonly performed in a medical office. Emphasis on medical ethics, communication skills, operational functions, and workplace dynamics will help prepare the student for entry-level office management. Each student must successfully complete competency evaluations in order to be eligible for graduation and professional practice. Co-requisites: CAO/HCP 225 and PSY 206
MAS 120 Professional Issues in Medical Assisting
Credits: 1.00This capstone course will serve as the culminating point in preparing for the transition from student to practicing Medical Assistant by exploring professional development issues. It will prepare graduates to value life-long learning, problem solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication as means of achieving personal professional growth. Students ill prepare for job interviews, write a resume and explore career advancement skills. Students will be required to complete a capstone project. Prerequisites: MAS 110, MAS 112, HCP/MAS 114, and MAS 116
MAS 130 Medical Assisting Externship
Credits: 3.00This course provides the student with practical experience in a medical office environment. During the unpaid externship, the student will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom, and laboratory in a clinical setting. This important part of the student146s total education includes an opportunity to perform various clinical and administrative procedures at the externship site. Each student must successfully complete competency evaluations in order to be eligible for graduation and professional practice. Prerequisites: MAS 110, MAS 112, HCP/MAS 114, and MAS 116 Co-requisites: MAS 120
