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Course Descriptions Module 4.0 units 40140lec/lab MA 130 Office Environmental Safety, Infection Control and Laboratory This module describes the effects of contamination on the body, as well as the effects on the patients and the medical assistant. The purpose of the module is to teach patient and staff safety against viruses and/or dangerous bacteria. The student will learn basic forms of microbiology and the lymphatic system as well as preventative aseptic technique and instruction tools for a healthy practice. The student will practice these concepts in the laboratory regarding injections, venipuncture, aseptic technique, and triage. The student will also practice computer career skills regarding keyboarding and front desk and back office check -in and checkout procedures. There are no prerequisites. Module 4.0 units 40140lec/lab MA 140 Psychology and Special Senses Student will gain a better understanding of nerves, psychology, and the effects of medications on the body, as well as where the medications target. Psychology and its effect on the patient are studied, as well as a patient's two most used sense organs; the eyes and the ears. The student will practice the related concepts In the laboratory regarding injections, venipuncture, asepsis technique and triage as well as computer career skills regarding keyboarding, front desk and back office check in and check-out procedures. There are no prerequisites. Module 4.0 units 40140 lec/lab MA 150 Medical Management This module helps the student with managerial and bookkeeping techniques including finances, insurance, and accounts receivable. This helps the student understand the structure of a facility and the importance of quality work to increase revenue in their workplace. The student also explores the digestive system and the pathologies affecting it, as well as the urinary system. The student will practice the related concepts in the laboratory regarding injections, venipuncture, asepsis technique and triage as well as computer career skills regarding keyboarding, front desk and back office check in and check-out procedures. There are no prerequisites. Module 4.0 units 40140 lec/lab MA 160 Clinical Medical Assisting Duties This is the CPR module that prepares the student for emergencies and preparations in resuscitation in the field. The student gets an overall experience in the understanding of the cardio-pulmonary system as well as learning about nutrition and its effects on the cardio- pulmonary system. The student will practice the related concepts in the laboratory regarding injections, venipuncture, asepsis technique and triage as well as computer career skills regarding keyboarding, front desk and back office check in and check-out procedures. There are no prerequisites. Module 4.0 units 40/40lec/lab MA 170 Pharmacology and Office Emergencies This module covers the topics of reproductive health and the endocrine system. There is also Information about mathematics that deal with pharmacology and the effects of pharmaceuticals on the endocrine system and the body. This module helps students expand their acceptance and responsibility in back -office procedures in the workplace. Students will practice the related concepts in the laboratory regarding injections, venipuncture, aseptic technique, and triage as well as computer career skills such as keyboarding, front desk and back office check -in and checkout procedures, There are no prerequisites. Module 5.55 units 250 extern hours MA 190 Externship (ACCET Accredited Campuses) Externship is the final module following successful completion of classroom training and is designed to provide a realistic workplace environment in which the student will refine technological, procedural, decision - making, and interpersonal skills. On the job externships are completed in approved facilities that provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training program. Externs work under the directed supervision of school personnel and are evaluated on skill performance, subject knowledge, professionalism, and participation/attendance. All absences during the externship must be made up. Externship evaluations become part of the student's permanent record. Satisfactory completion of externship training is required for graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of modules 110-170 Module 5.50 units 250 extern hours MA 190 Externship (ACCSC Accredited Campuses) Externship is the final module following successful completion of classroom training and is designed to provide a realistic workplace environment in which the student will refine technological, procedural, decision - making, and interpersonal skills. On the job externships are completed in approved facilities that provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training program. Externs work under the directed supervision of school personnel and are evaluated on skill performance, subject knowledge, professionalism, and participation/attendance. All absences during the externship must be made up. Externship evaluations become part of the student's permanent record. Satisfactory completion of externship training is required for graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of modules 110-170 %1 -