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# Medical Assistant Program Course Descriptions

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# Medical Assistant Program Course Descriptions

Classes begin April 27th

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## Medical Assistant With Phlebotomy – Schedule Of Courses

Medical Assistants assist physicians with the examination and treatment of
patients in addition to performing various administrative duties. Their
responsibilities may include: checking vital signs, obtaining medical histories,
preparing patients for examination, performing basic laboratory tests, giving
injections, applying bandages, taking electrocardiograms, cleaning and
sterilizing instruments and providing patient education under the supervision of
the physician.

## Clinical Laboratory Sciences Course Descriptions

The objective of the Arizona College’s Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy program
is to provide a sound educational environment for instruction and training to
equip its graduates for entry-level positions as medical assistants.

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 103

Emergency & Primary Care
_2.0 Credits_

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Principles of effective communication skills used in patient education and
health history documentation are discussed. The students learn to assist with
various types of routine medical examinations and to record the patient’s
physical measurements and vital signs. Prerequisite: None

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 107

Patient Diagnostics
_2.0 Credits_

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Provides the theory of electrocardiography, including the QRS complex, P&T waves
and the electrical impulse system. Basic procedures include 12-lead ECG
placement and machine operation. Holter monitoring and mounting of ECG’s
recognition of artifacts and cardiac emergencies will be addressed. Introduction
to pulmonary function tests and spirometry practice is also included.
Prerequisite: None

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 111

Therapeutic Procedures
_2.5 Credits_

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The course covers a basic knowledge of pharmacology, the study of drugs and
their usage. Students will focus on dose calculations, drug abbreviations, drug
actions and usage of the drug reference manuals. Students will also learn
practical applications of various injection techniques and medication
administration and documentation. Prerequisite: None

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 113

Medical Asepsis & Minor Surgery
_2.0 Credits_

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This course focuses on medical and surgical asepsis used in ambulatory care
settings. OSHA standards required in the performance of infection control and
personal safety are also discussed. Students will identify surgical instruments
and sterile techniques required while assisting in minor office surgery. An
overview of dermatology and wound care will be discussed. Microbiological
testing including culture and sensitivity will be presented. Prerequisite: None

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 115

Phlebotomy Basics
_2.0 Credits_

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This course discusses the concepts related to the practice of phlebotomy.
Students will learn medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, word
roots, abbreviations and symbols. Basic diagnostic and laboratory tests
associated with phlebotomy venipuncture procedures, which includes the
discussion of the process and steps, equipment, venipuncture sites, collection
tubes and routine blood test and cultures will be taught. Students will learn
the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and become familiar with
the disorders and diagnostic tests of the circulatory system. Prerequisite: None

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 117

Phlebotomy Procedures
2.0 Credits

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This course discusses the practice of phlebotomy and venipuncture
pre-examination variables. Students will also learn the organizations and
agencies that support quality assurance in a health care setting. Concepts and
skills related to venipuncture procedures are taught, including a review of
human anatomy and physiology. This course will also cover special procedures
involving non-blood specimens and tests. Prerequisite: None

### Clinical Laboratory Sciences: CLS 119

Phlebotomy Special Procedures
2.0 Credits

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This course discusses the concepts related to the practice of phlebotomy.
Students will learn medical terminology, including key terms and abbreviations.
They will also learn concepts and skills related to special collection
procedures which include pediatric and elderly collection procedures, as well as
arterial and intravenous collections. Point-of-care testing principle
applications will also be taught. Prerequisite: None

## Medical Administrative Procedures & Computer Course Descriptions

To meet the training objectives of the Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
program, the following equipment is utilized: IBM compatible computers and
printers, calculators, electrocardiograph machine, autoclave, simulated arm for
venipuncture, microscopes, examination tables, centrifuge, platform scale,
sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, thermometers, incubator, hemocytometers,
medical instruments, anatomical charts, human skeleton organ models and various
other teaching aids.

### Medical Administrative Procedures: MAP 114

Medical Insurance
_2.5 Credits_

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This is a practical application course in which various insurance plans such as
group insurance, third-party policies, Medicare and Workers Compensation are
explored. Students will be involved in the completion of various patient
information and claim form requirements. They will be familiarized with
insurance terminology and the preparation beforehand of computer generated
forms. Prerequisite: None

### Computer Courses: COM 108

Microcomputer Concepts & Keyboarding
_2.5 Credits_

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This course provides a microcomputer orientation with an overview of computer
information systems. It introduces computer hardware, software and information
systems. Students will learn Windows as well as Microsoft Office, Word and
Excel. Finally, this course also helps students build basic typing skills as
well as develop speed and accuracy while typing. Prerequisite: None

### Computer Courses: MAP 118

Electronic Medical Records
_2.5 Credits_

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This course will introduce students to electronic medical records utilizing the
software program. Students will complete patient case studies which cover
administrative and clinical tasks. The case studies require students to enter
various types of data, including patient demographics, medical history, clinical
findings and insurance billing information. Prerequisite: None

## Health Care Fundamental & Professional Studies and Externship Course Descriptions

The Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy program consists of three (3) terms of ten
(10) weeks each. Each term is divided into two (2) sessions. Each session
consists of five (5) weeks. The final session is 6 weeks. The entire program is
approximately 31 weeks.

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: ADM 101

Career Development
_2.5 Credits_

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This course guides students through the employment process by learning to
complete applications, prepare cover letters and write effective resumes and
follow-up letters. Other topics include interview skills, networking, continuing
education, resigning a position, career advancement and a general orientation to
the ever-changing dynamics of the health care delivery system. Prerequisite:
None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: ADM 107

Medical Administrative Practices
_2.5 Credits_

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This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of administrative
medical assisting including professional telephone techniques, patient
appointment scheduling, written communication, electronic applications and
quality customer service. Students will explore an overview of medical law and
ethics of the health care profession. Prerequisite: None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: BIO 126

The Body as a Whole
_3.0 Credits_

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Coordination and regulation of the body systems are discussed in this course.
Students learn how the nervous system and the endocrine system work together to
control the functions of the body. Cellular reproduction, body systems and
directional terms are addressed. Prerequisite: None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: BIO 127

The Body’s Circulation & Defense
_3.0 Credits_

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In this course, students will examine the structure, function and conduction of
the heart and the pathway of circulation. Students will also explore the
physiology of respiration, which includes the structures and disorders of the
respiratory system and treatment options. Included in the course are blood
composition, typing and disorders. The course also examines the lymphatic system
to include the organs and their functions and discusses immunity. Prerequisite:
None

### Health Care Fundamentals & Professional Studies: MTP 118

Medical Terminology
_3.0 Credits_

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This course focuses on construction, pronunciation and application of medical
words including prefixes, suffixes and word roots. A basic level of organization
within the human body is presented. An overview of the major body systems is
provided and terms related to the systems are learned. Abbreviations and
pharmacology concepts and introductory legalities related to documentation in
the health care industry are included. Prerequisite: None

### Externship: EXT 210

Externship
_7.0 Credits_

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A 210-hour, full-time externship in an approved facility under the supervision
of a qualified professional. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
classroom courses in the program.

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## Guide to Becoming a Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Skills

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