CE Course Schedule
Course Listings as of July 06, 2008 at 01:30am
Medical Assistant- Clinical
** May Qualify for Financial Aid-Contact 512.223.7547 **
Medical Assisting is an allied health profession whose practitioners function as members of the health care delivery team in a clinic, school or physicians office. Clinical duties may include asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician. An application to the program must be completed and submitted. Courses which will lead to a Medical Assistant Continuing Education Certificate include the following:
REQUIRED:
HITT 1005/1305 Medical Terminology
MDCA 1017 Procedures in Clinical Setting
MDCA 1021 Administrative Procedures
HITT 1053/1253 Legal & Ethical Aspects
MLAB 1001/1301 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
MDCA 1009/1409 Anatomy & Physiology
HITT 1049/1249 Pharmacology for Health Professions
MDCA 1076 Administration of Medications
HPRS 2001/2301 Pathophysiology
MDCA 1064 Practicum-Medical Assistant
MDCA 1017 Procedures in a Clinical Setting
(96.0 hours/$400.00/$100.00 Lab/$3.50 Insurance)
Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by a physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. Offered Fall and Spring only. Books at Rio Grande.
18 92829 Aug 25 - Dec 11 6:00pm - 9:00p MTh HBC 404.0 OH Trevino, Debra A
MDCA 1021 Administrative Procedures
(48.0 hours/$225.00/$50.00 Lab)
Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, records creation and maintenance, phone, finances, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, and computer usage. Students will demonstrate accurate and efficient scheduling of patient appointments; create, document, and maintain patient medical records; correlate accurate coding, billing, collecting, and filing of procedures; perform financial processes; and use the computer for basic office functions. This class is REQUIRED for all students enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assisting program.
25 92830 Aug 27 - Dec 10 6:00pm -10:00p W HBC 301.8 OH Mercado, Norma F
MDCA 1064 Practicum: Medical Assistant
(112.0 hours/$300.00/$50.00 Lab/$13.50 Insurance)
Assigned hours in a physician's office or clinic to integrate knowledge and skills into the workplace environment. Direct supervision to be provided by a clinical preceptor.
Prerequisites: Completion of all courses or may take concurrently with HPRS 2001/2301-Pathophysiology. Contact 512.223.7055 prior to registration.
10 92831 Aug 25 - Dec 14 TBA HBC TBA OH Trevino, Debra A
MDCA 1076 Administration of Medications
(32.0 hours/$200.00/$12.00 Lab/$13.50 Insurance)
Principles and procedures of administration of medications as required of the medical assistant in the physician's office or outpatient clinic. Will focus on administration of drugs by standard routes for the adult and pediatric patient including the correct dosage calculations, infection control procedures, and medico-legal responsibilities. Completes MA Pharmacology with HITT 1249/1049.
18 92832 Aug 27 - Dec 10 6:00pm - 9:00p W HBC 407.0 OH Trevino, Debra A
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