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concentrating on prefixes, suffixes, and roots, common to diseases and the medical field. Pronunciation, identification, and
<br />spelling are stressed. Students will be introduced to Clinical and Laboratory areas and they will observe the demonstrations and
<br />then practice on aseptic techniques, vital signs, injections, venipunctures, EKG, and anthropometric skills. The course
<br />competencies and assessments are based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />MEDA iio — Medical Management Procedures I— This course introduces business administration skills important to the
<br />effective management of a medical office. Procedures and topics include laws and ethics, appointment scheduling, medical
<br />records, healthcare systems in the United States, patient interactions and emergency preparedness. The course competencies and
<br />assessments are based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />MEDA i2o — Medical Management Procedures II — This course introduces business administration skills important to the
<br />effective management of a medical office. Procedures and topics include accounting and finances. Students develop skill in entering,
<br />editing, analyzing, and retrieving patients' data using specialized medical software. This course also includes hands-on use of the
<br />software for insurance billing, coding of diseases, medical records, and related medical information. Emphasis is placed on the
<br />development of the organizational skills needed to be effective in medical office management. The course competencies and
<br />assessments are based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />MEDA 130 — Pharmacology— Students acquire basic knowledge of pharmacology and drug dosage calculations. The
<br />pharmacology component includes drug classifications, action/kinetics, side effects, drug interactions, and desired outcomes.
<br />Dosage calculations emphasize the use of roman numerals, percentages, ratios, metric conversions, apothecary, and household
<br />measurement systems. The student will practice in the laboratory on aseptic technique, injections, venipuncture, vital signs, EKG
<br />and anthropometric skills. The course competencies and assessments are based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />MEDA 140 — Clinical and Diagnostic Procedures I — This course introduces the basic clinical care skills and procedures
<br />necessary to perform routine patient care in a clinic or office situation, including patient preparation, education, and positioning,
<br />aseptic technique, and the fundamentals of microbial control. Topics include skills' development in medical aseptic techniques and
<br />diagnostic procedures including taking patient history, vital signs, assisting physician with general physical and specialty
<br />examinations, vision, audiometry, eye, and year lavages. Students will also practice on injections, venipunctures, EKGs. Emphasis
<br />is placed on emergency preparedness and response through the study of the principles of First Aid and CPR The course
<br />competencies and assessments are based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />MEDA i5o — Clinical and Diagnostic Procedures II — This course introduces laboratory techniques, including the collection
<br />of routine specimens, the preparation and examination of samples for diagnostic purposes, and the recognition of normal laboratory
<br />values and abnormal levels. Topics include universal precautions, quality assurance and microscope usage. Topics also include
<br />nutrition and its importance in a clinical setting, minor surgery, cardiopulmonary and other specialties examinations and
<br />procedures. Students continue on practicing vital signs, injections, and venipuncture. The course competencies and assessments are
<br />based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />PHLE ioo — Phlebotomy — Students explore the legal and ethical aspects related to phlebotomy and learn about the duties and
<br />responsibilities of a phlebotomist. They examine various techniques used in venipuncture. They study the unique factors facing a
<br />phlebotomist, including safety for the patient and technician, and patient education. Focus is on complications in obtaining blood
<br />in a variety of clinical situations. Students are introduced to California state requirements for a position as a certified phlebotomist.
<br />In a Laboratory setting, students will perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on teaching aids and after mastery, on
<br />consenting individuals. They use infection control and Standard Precautions before, during, and after each procedure. The course
<br />competencies and assessments are based on the guidelines from MAERB.
<br />MEDA 16o — Medical Assistant Review for Certification - This class is scheduled in conjunction with the Medical Assistant
<br />Externship. It offers students the opportunity to discuss their experiences during externship. Students review clinical and
<br />administrative concepts, procedures, and skills required of a Medical Assistant in preparation for state and/or national certification
<br />exams.
<br />MEDA 200 — Externship — Students gain practical work experience with the opportunity to perform various clinical and
<br />administrative procedures in a supervised program for 18o hours in a medical facility. Externships are taken in the final quarter of
<br />the degree/diploma program and under all circumstances must be unpaid.
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