Recent Semesters2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FAClass SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteMEDIC150 - Medical Terminology Objectives � 1. Recall acceptable medical abbreviations and their meanings for medical terms and phrases. � 4. Analyze unknown medical terms for possible meanings and usage in the health field. � 5. Apply the correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms. AND Prerequisite MEDIC205 - Administrative Medical Assisting Objectives � 1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for maintaining office equipment, managing correspondence/ office supplies, and employing effective telephone techniques in a medical practice. � 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for effective management of the revenue cycle in a medical practice using computerized software. AND Prerequisite MEDIC206 - EHRs and Computer Applications Objectives � 2. Navigate office functionality within a total practice management software system. � 3. Navigate an electronic health record (EHR). � 4. Recognize and apply medical terms while performing computer functions. AND Prerequisite MEDIC208 - Clinical Skills I Objectives � 1. Demonstrate how to accurately obtain vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height, weight. � 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to effectively assist with patients and patient care � 3. Demonstrate the administration of intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections � 4. Demonstrate how to properly discard a used syringe AND Prerequisite MEDIC209 - Clinical Skills II Objectives � 1. Identify the various additives used in blood collections, and explain the reason for their use. � 2. Describe/demonstrate the procedure for suture removal. � 3. Describe/demonstrate the procedure for office surgery set-up. � 4. Describe/demonstrate the procedure for pulmonary function testing. � 5. Describe/demonstrate the proper venipuncture procedure for blood collection with a syringe, including equipment examination, use of blood transfer devices to evacuated tubes, needle safety devices and disposal of equipment. AND Prerequisite MEDIC235 - Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for the Medical Assistant Objectives � 1. Demonstrate the ability to accurately calculate medication dosages. � 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of pharmacology. AND Prerequisite MEDIC236 - Human Disease Conditions Objectives � 1. Describe the basic functions of the human body organ systems and their interrelationships. � 2. Apply the principles of medical terminology to the description of the processes of disease and injury. � 3. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the specific disease process and the classical (physical) signs it produces. � 4. Describe the basic concepts and characteristics of the disease process. AND Prerequisite MEDIC200 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assisting Objectives � The student shall describe the interrelationships between the structure and function of multiple systems and the body's defense mechanisms. � The student shall describe the interrelationships between the structure and function of parts of the integumentary system in the maintenance of life and health to enhance the recognition of obvious and subtle changes in a patient's state of health. OR Prerequisite BIOSC132 - Human Anatomy Outcomes � 4. Students will master the major parts and regions of the body including the nervous, digestive, cardiac, respiratory, vascular and urinary systems. � 2. Students will master anatomical terminology for position, locations and movements of the body. � 1. Students will master cytology and cell organelles and functions with the basic tissues. � 3. Students will demonstrate their ability to identify the basic tissues of the body and be able to describe locations and functions of these tissues. Grading Options: � Letter Grade 