Introduces basic anatomy & physiology while providing a foundation for building a medical vocabulary including the study of prefixes, roots, suffixes, combining forms, and pronunciation. Emphasis is on using medical terms accurately in the context of healthcare employment settings. Also introduces common diseases, and concepts in disease prevention and health promotion. Students will develop resourcefulness through the use of various tools, including a cyclopedic medical dictionary.

Prerequisite: None

Continues the focus of MEDA 101 by developing a medical vocabulary (using word documents, abbreviations, and stand-alone terms), and knowledge relating to common diseases for body systems not covered in MEDA 101.

Prerequisites: MEDA 101 or BTEC 181

Introduces students to such fundamental biological principles as the cell and metabolism, then progresses through tissues to human organ systems including respiratory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, immune, nervous, musculoskeletal, urinary and sensory organs. This course is required for the certificate of proficiency or the AAS degree in medical assisting and the certificate of proficiency or AAS in Medical Billing and Coding.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 or placement into ENGL 101.

Presents the legal, ethical, and bioethical issues relevant to medical office settings. Course features legal cases and legislation. Topics include patient confidentiality, advance directives, consents, professional liability, medical malpractice, release of information, bioethical case studies, the American Association of Medical Assistants' professional code of ethics, and specific Washington State legislation relating to Medical Assistants.

Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 or BUS 119. permission to enroll. Note: This must be completed before winter quarter of the medical assisting cohort year.

Enables student to develop knowledge and skills necessary to work in a physician's office laboratory. Focuses on quality control; record keeping; specimen collection - including phlebotomy - processing and disposal; urinalysis; hematology; blood chemistry; immunology and microbiology. This course is part of the educational requirement for the Medical Assistant-Certified, according to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6237 (ESSB 6237), and teaches to the scope of practice according to this law. Students enrolled in this course must show documentation for the hepatitis B vaccine series. Prerequisites: MEDA 122, MEDA 101 (or BTEC 181); and AH 100 (or equivalent) for proof of seven-hours of education meeting RCW 70.24.270 rules for AIDS education and training for health professionals.

Prerequisites: MEDA 122, MEDA 101 (or BTEC 181); and AH 100 (or equivalent) for proof of seven-hours of education meeting RCW 70.24.270 rules for AIDS education and training for health professionals. Concurrent requirements: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Cohort, or Medical Assisting program director permission.

Concurrent requirements: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Cohort, or Medical Assisting program director permission.

Provides a foundation of knowledge and basic skills for assisting a health care practitioner in a clinical setting. Requires students to perform vital signs, infection control, patient care, and sterile techniques. Explains and discusses OSHA standards for handling biohazardous materials along with first aid and medical emergencies. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program.

Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program. Concurrent requirements: MEDA 120 if not already completed (or BIOL& 241/242)

Concurrent requirements: MEDA 120 if not already completed (or BIOL& 241/242)

Builds on competencies developed in MEDA 161, necessary for assisting a health care provider in a clinical setting. Focuses on electrocardiography; specialty procedures, safety in radiography; nutrition in health and disease, and advanced patient screening techniques.

Prerequisites:MEDA 122, MEDA 161; and current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program or Program Director permission.

Explores common diseases and pathology, including diagnostic and treatment modalities. Students will become proficient in using drug reference materials. This course is part of the educational requirement for the Medical Assistant-Certified, according to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6237 (ESSB 6237), and teaches to the scope of practice according to this law. Lecture and laboratory content include administration and documentation of oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, and ophthalmic medications. Prerequisites: MEDA 122, MEDA 101 (or BTEC 181); and AH 100 (or equivalent) for proof of seven-hours of education meeting RCW 70.24.270 rules for AIDS education and training for health professionals.

Prerequisites: MEDA 122, MEDA 101 (or BTEC 181); and AH 100 (or equivalent) for proof of seven-hours of education meeting RCW 70.24.270 rules for AIDS education and training for health professionals. Concurrent requirements: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Cohort, or Medical Assisting program director permission.

Concurrent requirements: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Cohort, or Medical Assisting program director permission.

Provides student the opportunity to apply learned skills and knowledge to a practical experience. Students are assigned to clinics and doctors? offices where they rotate to different tasks, building from the simpler to the more complex, under the supervision of a facility-appointed preceptor. Prerequisite: All previous MEDA courses and program requirements.

Prerequisite: All previous MEDA courses and program requirements. Concurrent requirements: Enrollment in MEDA 195

Concurrent requirements: Enrollment in MEDA 195

Brings together students currently in preceptorships to discuss issues as they arise in the work place. Provides an opportunity to introduce advanced topics in medical assisting or healthcare, as well as job seeking. Topics will include: disaster preparedness, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. Prerequisites: All previous MEDA courses and program requirements.

Prerequisites: All previous MEDA courses and program requirements. Concurrent requirements: Enrollment in MEDA 190 or Medical Assisting Program director permission.

Concurrent requirements: Enrollment in MEDA 190 or Medical Assisting Program director permission.

Provides information to prepare for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Includes a review of anatomy, medical terminology, psychology, ethics, and pharmacology, as well as additional topics in clinical and administrative medical assisting.

Prerequisites: None