MSS 111 Medical Assisting Fundamentals -
This course covers introductory administrative skills and medical terminology in the medical office. Topics include performing as a professional medical assistant, verbal and non-verbal communication, technology used in the medical office, the health care system, professional law and ethics, patient reception, telehealth and telephone techniques, analyzing word parts and learning basic prefixes, suffixes and word roots. The course also highlights the body systems: basic anatomy and physiology, including terms used in diseases and surgical procedures. Credits: 5 Semester Offered: F

MSS 112 Medical Assisting Clinical Fundamentals -
This course covers introductory theory and techniques of medical assisting used to perform fundamental clinical assisting procedures in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Topics include aseptic technique with infection control, measuring vital signs, preparing/maintaining treatment area, interviewing techniques and recording of patient histories, preparing, and assisting patients for procedures, electrocardiograms, monitoring test results, patient education and ambulatory aids. Credits: 5 Semester Offered: F

MSS 121 Medical Assisting Advanced Administration -
This course introduces advanced medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, phone communication, patient reception, the medical record, written communication, managing practice finances, diagnostic and procedural coding, medical insurance, medical billing and job seeking skills. The course also goes through the advanced roles in administration and solidifies the skills needed to be a competent medical assistant. Credits: 5
Prerequisites: MSS 111 Semester Offered: S

MSS 122 Medical Assisting Advanced Clinical Procedures -
This course covers advanced clinical theory and techniques of medical assisting skills including diagnostic testing, procedures of hematology, blood chemistries, blood drawing (capillary and venous), emergency/first aid skills in the medical office, minor office surgery techniques. This course also covers the knowledge needed for safe and correct medication administration in both the parenteral and enteral routes. Credits: 5
Prerequisites: MSS 112 Semester Offered: S

MSS 199 Medical Assisting Fieldwork -
This is a 6-week, 180-hour externship at an appropriate, approved clinical site. Students participate in an integrated experience in which they apply the skills and knowledge learned in the medical assisting program. Credits: 2
Prerequisites: MSS 121, MSS 122 Semester Offered: SU

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