Transcript title

Applic of Prof Med Assist

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

60

Lecture hours

30

Lab hours

30

Prerequisites

MA 110, MA 111, MA 120, and MA 121.

Corequisites

MA 147.

Course Description

Final medical assisting lecture and lab class focusing on skills related to specialty practice, office management, national exam passage and job acquisition. Topics include assisting with specialty exams, management tools, and specialty-specific diagnostic procedures and treatments. Students will prepare resumes and practice job interview skills. National exam material is reviewed.

Course learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate effective and compentent preparation of patients for and assist clinicians with specialty clinical examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
2. Demonstrate readiness for passing the national certification examination.
3. Demonstrate knowlege and skills necessary to work effectively with clinical specialists within specialty clinics.

Content outline

1. Reproductive System, Male Reproductive, Male Urinary
2. Female Reproductive System  OB Examination
3. Wound Care and Advanced Wound Procedure Assistance
4. Orthopedics and Joint Injections Orthopedics
5. Orthopedics and Rehabilitative Medicine, Rehabilitative Medicine, Physical Therapy Mobility Devices          
6. Autoimmunity and Auto-immune    
7. Bladder Health  and Urology Special Procedures
8. Neurology System and Neurology  Disorders
9. Mental Health and Mental Health  Disorders
10. Special Project

Required materials

Computer.