2013-14 Catalog Jun. 2013

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Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in Medical Assistant will:

• Function effectively as a healthcare team member and / or leader.

• Interact effectively in oral and written communications.

• Use computers and other technology proficiently for administrative and clinical tasks.

• Use appropriate medical equipment proficiently to perform clinical tasks.

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal interactions and diplomacy.

• Manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Model professional and ethical behaviors, including confidentiality.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

• Think critically by anticipating, initiating, and participating in problem-solving processes.

• Function within legal scope of practice.

• Lead and participate in the discussion of patient education.

• Prioritize and organize tasks.

• Demonstrate proficiency in administrative and clinical content areas.

Program Requirements The Medical Assistant program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time attendance. This assumes that the student has placed at or above the necessary levels on the Computerized Placement Test( CPT), or has taken the necessary coursework, to place into the required program courses. It is advisable to take the placement test as early as possible to identify courses needed prior to enrolling in this program. Students should work with an advisor to interpret the test scores and get help in planning their program.

All courses must be completed with a“ C” or better. Courses may be repeated one time. If the student does not complete the repeated class with a“ C” or better, the student must wait two years to retake the class. Students who have completed all of the first year courses with a minimum“ C” grade or better by the end of spring term will be admitted to second year classes.

Students must complete required immunizations and a criminal background check in order to be eligible for admission to the second year. Students with a felony record will not be able to complete the program. A urine drug screen and a physical will need to be completed prior to beginning an externship. Students must read the Student Handbook found on the advisor’ s webpage.

Students who graduate from LBCC’ s Medical Assistant program with an Associate of Applied Science degree are eligible to sit for the national certification exam given the American Association of Medical Assistants. Successful completion of this exam grants the graduate the certification of CMA( AAMA).

C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant

See the beginning of this section for graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

General Education Requirements.................................. 19 Classes shown below in italic are general education classes.

Program Requirements.................................................	79
Course No. Course Title	Credits

Fall Term- First Year
MO 5.550	Human Relations in Health Care 1...............................	3
MO 5.630	Medical Terminology & Body Systems I.......................	3
OA 110	Editing Skills for Information Processing....................	3

OA 202M	Word Processing for Medical Assistants........................	1
OA 2.500C	Business Orientation: Medical 1....................................	1
OA 2.544	Medical Insurance Procedures......................................	4

Winter Term
BI 101	General Biology....................................................	3( 1)
	( Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.)
HE 112	Emergency First Aid..............................................	1
MO 5.631	Medical Terminology & Body Systems II......................	3
OA 2.551M	Communication in Business: Medical 1.........................	3
OA 2.656M	Medical Information Processing...................................	3
OA 2.671	Medical Law & Ethics....................................................	3

Spring Term
MO 5.414	Drug Names & Classifications.....................................	3
MO 5.632	Medical Terminology & Body Systems III....................	3
MO 5.665	Documentation & Screening in the Medical Office.....	2
MTH 065	Elementary Algebra..............................................	4
OA 2.619	Electronic Health Records.............................................	1
OA 2.672	Basic Coding..................................................................	3
PE 180 / 185 / 190 Physical Education Activity Course..................		1

Fall Term- Second Year
AH 5.440	Interprofessional Education I.......................................	1
HE 261A	CPR for Professional Rescuers...............................	1
MO 5.415	Advanced Drug Names & Classifications.....................	2
MO 5.625	Basic Clinical Office Procedures 1.................................	5
MO 5.661	Physician’ s Office Lab Procedures 1..............................	3
OA 2.515MA Business Math: Medical II.............................................		1
OA 2.670	Medical Office Procedures.............................................	4

Winter Term
AH 5.440	Interprofessional Education I.......................................	1
MO 5.626	Advanced Clinical Office Procedures 1..........................	5
MO 5.640	Administrative Practicum.............................................	3
MO 5.650	Basic Electrocardiography Techniques 1......................	1
MO 5.655	Phlebotomy for Medical Assistants 1.............................	2
OA 2.612	CWE Practicum Seminar..............................................	1
OA 2.691	Preparation for Certifying Exam( Administrative) 1...	1
WR 121	English Composition.............................................	3

Spring Term
AH 5.440	Interprofessional Education I.......................................	1
ANTH 210	Comparative Cultures or
HUM 103	Introduction to Humanities or
WS 280	Global Women......................................................	3
COMM 218 Interpersonal Communication..............................		3
MO 5.641	Clinical Practicum.......................................................	6
MO 5.662	Preparation for Certifying Exam( Clinical).................	1
OA 2.612	CWE Practicum Seminar..............................................	1
	Total Credits Required:	98

Medical Office Specialist

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The Medical Office Specialist is a one-year program preparing people for entry-level positions as records clerks, ward clerks, receptionists and / or medical coders in medical offices or hospitals. Students can choose between an emphasis in transcription or coding skills through course selections in winter and spring terms. The required coursework lays the foundation for a two-year program for students who want to continue their education to become an administrative medical assistant or medical assistant.

A person wanting to become a medical office specialist should have the ability to get along well with people and be comfortable working in a medical atmosphere. A successful medical office specialist must be reliable, enjoy detail work, and be able to multi-task.

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Medical Office Specialist