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COURSE NUMBER: MA135 COURSE NAME: Radiology, EKG & Pulmonary Testing PREREQUISITES: NONE This course instructs the student in the purpose and technique for recording an electrocardiogram (EKG). Students learn the concepts of radiology and study pulmonary function tests. COURSE NUMBER: MA136 COURSE NAME: Clinical Procedures / Specialty Exams PREREQUISITES: NONE This module gives the student an introduction to practices, procedures and routines of the medical office, and the medical assistant's role in preparation for examination and treatment of the patient. This course prepares the student for basic clinical office practice including: taking vital signs; assisting with mobility; identification, asepsis and OSHA Standards; bandaging and wound care. The student will become certified in adultand child CPR and first aid. In this module, students will learn to assist with medical office procedures; eye and ear assessment and procedures, pediatric patients, geriatric patients, male and female physical exams, and obtaining patient information and documentation. COURSE NUMBER: MA137 COURSE NAME: Health Insurance / Medical Records PREREQUISITES: NONE This course instructs the student in the basic principles of medical insurance coverage and billing procedures. This course instructs the student in medical records management, which includes the use of medical records, accounts receivable, and collection procedures COURSE NUMBER: MA117R COURSE NAME: Medical Assistant Externship PREREQUISITES: Completion of all core medical assisting program courses The externship opportunity provides real world vocational experience to participants. COURSE NUMBER: MHT101 - COURSE NAME., Community -Mental -Health - . ---- ---- - - ----- - - - -- - -- PREREQUISITES: NONE Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify basic helping theories and techniques including empathic understanding, reflection, clarification of ideas, joining, use of natural supports, and basic interviewing techniques. The student will also be trained to recognize the stigma experienced by consumers of mental health services and its impact on recovery; and demonstrate the ability to challenge this stigma, define policies including laws concerning Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Students will summarize the medical aspects of mental illness, including its etiology, psychotropic medications, negative and positive symptoms of Schizophrenia, Interaction of co- occurring medical issues, and the Five Axes descriptions in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). Students will describe in general terms trauma and its relationship to major mental Illness and demonstrate a commitment to professional competence including ethical practices, confidentiality, interdisciplinary teamwork, and burnout prevention. COURSE NUMBER: MHT102 COURSE NAME: Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Crisis Prevention & Intervention PREREQUISITES: NONE This course is designed to study the principles of crisis Intervention and resolution. The course will cover theories and techniques of intervention and resolution. Students will learn to assess and react to various crises involving suicide, homicide, intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, bereavement/grief, substance abuse, natural disasters, war, and terrorism. Participants will become aware of resources available to assist individuals with psychiatric disabilities in crisis. Medical aspects of crisis intervention will be taught as well as the effective use of clinical supervision. Consumer empowerment strategies will also be covered. COURSE NUMBER: MHT107 COURSE NAME: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Principles, Methodology & Application PREREQUISITES: NONE This course is designed introduce discussion topics and/or activities that bring the concepts of recovery into focus and give each student the opportunity to rehearse and experience the application of these skills. In addition to working with service recipients, students will also learn basic skills to support family members. Throughout the course, skills for greater self- awareness and cultural competence will be identified and developed. This course is equivalent to the degree course MHT107R. Into,. rCoast Colleges Scho.! Catalog; 74 1 Page