Medical Terminology is an online course that provides the basic knowledge and background of the technical language of medicine. Students learn the origins and definitions of root words, affixes, and abbreviations used in medicine today. This course is recommended for anyone interested in a health or medical field of study and is required for students completing the Medical Assistant program.

The Introduction to Medical Assisting course provides an overview of healthcare professions and their roles in the healthcare environment. Students will be guided through legal concepts and ethical issues in the healthcare setting which will compare and contrast moral issues, professional, and personal ethics. The foundational principles of professional and effective interpersonal communication techniques will be discussed.

The Medical Office I course introduces administrative and general duties in a medical office. These duties include appointment scheduling, records management, electronic health records use and management, written communications, health insurance, office equipment and management, as well as telephone procedures. This course will provide hands-on practice of administrative skills and competency-based examinations.

The Medical Office II course introduces students to the management of all aspects of medical office finances. Instruction includes diagnostic and procedural coding for insurance billing. Students will track claims reimbursement, process patient statements, and review fee collection processes.

The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed to familiarize the student with the plan and structure of the human body, its function under normal, healthy conditions, and an introduction to the body’s response to illness and disease. Instruction covers an overview of all organ systems, including diagnostic treatment modalities. Medical terms as they relate to the body and correct spelling and pronunciation are taught.

The Pharmacology course familiarizes the student with pharmaceuticals. Instruction includes commonly prescribed medications, trade and generic names, mode of action, side effects, and usual doses. Concepts covered include the proper administration of oral, injectable, and non-injectable medications. There will be a review of the math skills required to perform medical math conversions and dosage calculations.

The Clinical Procedures I course is an introduction to working in an ambulatory outpatient clinic setting, understanding the role of a medical assistant and patient care. The content of this course will focus on infection control, medical asepsis, taking patient histories, performing patient assessments including vital signs, and preparing for and assisting the provider with examinations.

Medical Terminology is an online course that provides the basic knowledge and background of the technical language of medicine. Students learn the origins and definitions of root words, affixes, and abbreviations used in medicine today. This course is recommended for anyone interested in a health or medical field of study and is required for students completing the Medical Assistant program.

The Laboratory and Surgical Procedures course will cover the proper way for diagnostic testing and gathering samples, including sputum, blood, urine, bowel, throat, and skin. Safety around bodily fluids will be emphasized. The proper way to run the tests and read the results for samples collected will be covered. Assisting with minor surgeries will be covered in this course as well.

The Medical Assistant course will prepare students to become medical assistants to enter the work field and help them become ready to apply for jobs and complete interviews. Job responsibilities for a medical assistant will be covered and what their role is in the office.

The Patient Care course will teach students to properly assist a provider and prepare a patient for an exam and small surgeries. Exams included are specialty, OB/GYN, and pediatric examinations and procedures. The basics of radiology and safety will be covered in this course as well as setting up a room for minor surgeries.

The Health and Wellness course will help students understand the knowledge of geriatric patients and how they affect the medical field. Mental health will be addressed and different ways to cope with different stresses will be covered. The importance of cardiac procedures and how to competently perform cardiac procedures will be included. Responding to medical emergencies and how to properly bandage a patient will be covered as well as rehabilitation. The importance of nutrition and healthy living for patients and workers and its importance will be covered as well.

The Medical Assistant Externship I course allows the medical assistant student the opportunity to demonstrate their administrative and clinical skills in a healthcare setting. This externship takes place in a working medical office or clinic under the supervision of a licensed provider.

The Medical Assistant Externship II course allows the medical assistant student the opportunity to demonstrate their administrative and clinical skills in a healthcare setting. This externship takes place in a working medical office or clinic under the supervision of a licensed provider.