MAS 100 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
4 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 4 Credits
Lecture: 40 clock hours
This course serves as an introduction to the structure and function of the human body, including basic chemical, physical and cellular principles for students in the Medical Assisting program. This course includes basic anatomical and directional terminology and fundamental concepts of common diseases and disorders of body systems. This course also covers the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, urinary, reproductive, lymphatic, endocrine, nervous and sensory systems, as well as the fundamental structural and physiological concepts of reproduction, heredity, human development, fluid-electrolyte balance, microbiology, C*#
Prerequisites: None
MAS 101 Electronic Medical Records & Health Information Technology
3 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 3 Credits
Lecture: 30 clock hours
This course covers content structure, management, analysis, and processing of patient records, while reinforcing the importance of quality, patient privacy, and legal compliance. Coursework includes hands-on lessons using professional cloud based EHR software applications and technical devices associated with the collection of patient information. O*
Prerequisites: None
MAS 102 Medical Terminology
3 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 3 Credits
Lecture: 30 clock hours
This course covers the definitions and origins of medical terms, discusses the use of prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology, and prepares students to become proficient in the language of medicine. O*#
Prerequisites: None
MAS 103 Law & Ethics
2 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 2 Credits
Lecture: 20 clock hours
This course covers the definitions and origins of medical terms, discusses the use of prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology, and prepares students to become proficient in the language of medicine. C*
Prerequisites: None
MAS 110 Health Science Core Fundamentals
6 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 2 Credits, Lab: 4 Credits
Lecture: 20 clock hours, Lab: 80 clock hours
This course introduces basic concepts and skills common to all health care professionals, including an introduction to types of health care delivery systems, necessary communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, wellness and diseases, safety and security, emergency situations, medical terminology, and blood-borne diseases including HIV/AIDS. Additionally, this course will cover infection control, Standard Precautions, HIPAA, provider CPR (BLS), first aid, monitoring, recording of vital signs, coursework in signs of domestic violence, and the cardiovascular system, including identifying heart structures, the blood flow of the heart, the medical assistant’s role in performing an electrocardiogram. C*
Prerequisites: All Term 1 MA Courses
MAS 111 Basic Pharamacology
3 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 2 Credits, Lab: 1 Credit
Lecture: 20 clock hours, Lab: 20 clock hours
In this course, students will review dosage calculations, read and interpret syringes, discuss types and parts of a syringe, identify needles sizes/gauges, prepare and administer medications, and learn practice administration protocols, routes of administration, drug classifications, indications, dosages, side effects, and contraindications for the most commonly used medications, prepare and administer medications. C*
Prerequisites: All Term 1 MA Courses
MAS 120 Basic Pharmacology II
3 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 1 Credit, Lab: 2 Credits
Lecture: 10 clock hours, Lab: 40 clock hours
This course is a continuation of Basic Pharmacology I. In this course, students will continue to review dosage calculations, read and interpret syringes, discuss types and parts of a syringe, identify needle sizes/gauges, prepare and administer medications, and learn administration protocols, routes of administration, drug classifications, indications, dosages, side effects, and contraindications for the most commonly used medications. C*
Prerequisites: All Term 1 and Term 2 MA Courses
MAS 121 Phlebotomy & Laboratory Practices
4 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 1 Credit, Lab: 3 Credits
Lecture: 10 clock hours, Lab: 60 clock hours
This course includes an introduction to phlebotomy, including equipment, safety, and specimen collection techniques. The student receives instruction in anatomy, infection control, special procedures, and documenting competency skills. Students will continue training in medical office and lab procedures, helping physicians throughout invasive procedures, and conducting patient diagnostic tests. C*
Prerequisites: All Term 1 and Term 2 MA courses
MAS 122 Medical Office Management
1 Quarter Credit Hour
Lecture: 1 Credit
Lecture: 10 clock hours
In this course, students learn how to schedule appointments, maintain patient records, insert notes in patient files, communicate with pharmacies, and manage insurance documentation, medical coding basics, and submissions. Utilizing medical office software, students learn to manage the many aspects of the medical office. O*#
Prerequisites: All Term 1 and Term 2 MA courses
MAS 123 Medical Billing & Coding I
1 Quarter Credit Hour
Lecture: 1 Credit
Lecture: 10 clock hours
In this course, students become familiar with the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and their codes that apply to medical office practices. Students will learn procedures for medical billing and proper CPT coding and the use of codes associated with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Emphasis will be placed on the more common codes and coding scenarios found in medical office practice. O*#
Prerequisites: All Term 1 and Term 2 MA Courses
MAS 124 Medical Examinations & Medical Procedure
3 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 1 Credit, Lab: 2 Credits
Lecture: 10 clock hours, Lab: 40 clock hours
This course emphasizes the development of patient preparation skills. Students in this course will assemble the order of events from intake to discharge of a patient in the medical office. Students will learn how to interview patients and collect and organize patient data, including vital signs, the purpose for the office visit and diagnostics for the physician review and analysis. Students will also learn about medical procedures such as electrocardiograms. C*
Prerequisites: All Term 1 and Term 2 MA courses
MAS 130 Computerized Practice Management & Telehealth
2 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 2 Credits
Lecture: 20 clock hours
Much of the data collected in medical offices are stored in computerized systems. In this course, students will develop skills using software systems, including initializing appointments and sending orders for referrals and prescriptions. Students will also learn the role of the medical assistant in supporting appointments for telehealth visits. O*
Prerequisites: All Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 MA courses
MAS 131 Medical Billing & Coding II
2 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 2 Credits
Lecture: 20 clock hours
This course is a continuation of Medical Billing & Coding I. In this course, students continue learning the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and their codes that apply to medical office practices. Students will learn procedures for medical billing and proper CPT coding and the use of codes associated with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Emphasis will be placed on the more common codes and coding scenarios found in medical office practice. O*#
Prerequisites: All Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 MA courses
MAS 132 Medical Assisting Externship
7 Quarter Credit Hours
Lecture: 1 Credit, Clinical: 6 Credits
Lecture: 10 clock hours, Clinical: 180 clock hours
During the Medical Assisting Externship, students will engage in hands-on practice in the role of a medical assistant. The externship experience will occur in a clinical setting, such as a medical office, under the direction of appropriate facility personnel. C*
Prerequisites: All Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 MA courses