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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
Enables students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to work in a healthcare provider'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. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisites: MEDA 101, MEDA 102 (or BTEC 181 and 182), MEDA 120 (or BIOL&241 and 242), MEDA 122; C or higher is required for the Medical Assisting Program. Proof of Bloodborne Pathogens Training (BBP) meeting RCW 70.24.017 and Hepatitis B vaccine series.
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. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program. AH 114 or PSYC&200, ENGL&101 or BUS 119; C or higher is required for the Medical Assisting Program. Concurrent requirements: MEDA 120 (or BIOL&241 and 242), if not already completed with a C or higher.
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. Lab hours are required for this course.
Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program. MEDA 101 or BTEC 181, MEDA 120 (or BIOL&241 and 242), MEDA 161; C or higher is required for the Medical Assisting Program.
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
Augments previous academic learning in medical law & ethics. Topics include Washington law for medical assistants and medical board specialties.
Prerequisites: BTEC 164 or similar