Basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the health care professional. Completion results in CPR certification.
**Note: CPR Certification by the American Heart Association required for graduation.
 

Vocabulary and terms used in the medical professions. The Dean Vaughn learning system is utilized. Meanings of root words, prefixes, and suffixes are studied. Proficiency is gained in analyzing medical words and in understanding of how the word elements relate and apply to medicine.
 

Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Systems studied include integumentary, musculo-skeletal, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive.
 

Material, situations and work in a medical front office. Examples, explanations and illustrations from the medical office are utilized. The perspective of the medical assistant is emphasized. Communication skills, recording patient histories, office accounting, secretarial, reception and other clerical skills are stressed.
 

Continuation of ML 101. An emphasis is placed on the laboratory procedures that Medical Assistants perform. These include work with hematology (hemoglobin, hematocrit, white and red cell counts, indices, platelet count, erythrocite sedimentation rate) and urinalysis/body fluids. Modern automated instrumentation is utilized.
**Prerequisite: ML 101 and ML 102.
 

An emphasis on laboratory procedures includes chemistry, basic immunology and serology, and microbiology. Automated instrumentation and POL point-of-care equipment are used.
**Prerequisite: ML 101 and ML 102.
 

Terminology used in health care. Included are word construction, analysis, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms.
**Prerequisite: MA 101.
 

Pathology of diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses and treatment options for diseases and conditions of the human body.
**Prerequisite: MA 103.
 

Identification of the classification and uses of medicines, vaccines, etc. Included are the correct procedures for administration of these materials.
**Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, MA 115, MA 160.

Clinical office competencies and skills required of the medical assistant. Course work includes aseptic technology, assessment and procedures, preparation and administration of medications, vital signs assessment, recording and assisting with physical examinations, performance of disinfection and sterilization and charting techniques.
**Prerequisite: MA 101, MA 103, MA 115, MA 160.
 

A continuation of clinical procedures performed in a medical office. Course work includes assisting with specific physical exams, instrument recognition, ear and eye procedures, catheterization, dressing applications, preparation of surgical trays and patient education.
**Prerequisite: MA 101, MA 103, MA 115, MA 160.
 

General knowledge of electrocardiography. Special emphasis is placed on equipment used, procedures performed, and education of patients.
**Prerequisite: MA 101, MA 103, MA 115, MA 160.
 

Experience in medical facilities and organizations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of licensed medical personnel.
 

Ethical principles and legal regulations governing a medical practice.
 

Transcription of medical terms and cases. Reports are generated including the first stage of treatment through discharge.