Course Descriptions
Medical Terminology 10501101 Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Human Body in Health & Disease 31509302 Students learn to recognize human body structure and function in health and disease states. Students explore the causes, signs, and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases commonly diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting.( Prerequisite / Corequisite: 10-501-101, Medical Terminology). Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Basic Optical Concepts 31516320 Prepares the learner to evaluate basic concepts.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirement met.) Course Typically Offered:
Frame Characteristics 31516316 Prepares the learner to assess frame characteristics.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Ophthalmic Lens Selections 31516318 Prepares the learner to compare ophthalmic lens selections.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Eyewear Adjustment 31516317 Prepares the learner to demonstrate eyewear alignment and adjustment.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Frame Styling and Purchasing 31516319 Prepares the learner to demonstrate frame styling and purchasing while operating a dispensary.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Lens Power and Protection 31516321 Prepares the learner to measure ophthalmic lens power and the importance of ocular protection.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Compare Multifocal Lenses 31516322 Prepares the learner to measure and compare multifocal lenses.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Ophthalmic Prism 31516349 Prepares the learner to measure ophthalmic prism and its ocular purpose.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Front Desk and Patient Triage 31516331 Prepares the learner to investigate front desk responsibilities and role in patient triage.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Administration Clinical 31516351 Prepares the learner to demonstrate practice administration.( Prerequisite: 31516331 Front Desk and Patient Triage and 31516317 Eyewear Adjustment and 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met. Course Typically Offered:
Medical Law, Ethics & Profess 31509309 Prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of ambulatory healthcare, perform quality improvement procedures, examine legal and bioethical issues, and demonstrate awareness of diversity. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Pharm for Allied Health 31509308 Introduces students to medication classification, basic pharmacology principles, and supplements. Students apply basic pharmacodynamics to identify common medications and calculate dosages in preparation for medication administration.( Corequisites: 10-501-101, Medical Terminology; 31-509-302, Human Body in Health / Disease) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Ocular Diseases and Treatment 31516307 Prepares learner to differentiate ocular diseases, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Patient History and Vision 31516332 Prepares the learner to collect baseline patient history and visual acuity.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
Functional Vision 31516333 Prepares the learner to measure functional vision.( Prerequisite: 315164, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant program requirements met.) Course Typically Offered:
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