MAP-101 - Healthcare Assistant

Lecture: 2

Lab: 1

Credit: 3

The Healthcare Assistant Course will give the student the concepts, skills and techniques to work
efficiently in the healthcare setting. The student will learn the basic concepts of medical asepsis and
infection control. The student will learn to schedule patient appointments, techniques on answering the telephone, entering data in the electronic health record accurately, and maintain inventory of
supplies in both administrative and clinical areas.  Assisting the medical provider and staff by learning the skills on rooming and interviewing the patient regarding the office visit, and performing accurate height, weight, and vital signs will also be introduced. The course will incorporate competency-based learning outcomes. Student will reinforce and incorporate medical terminology, communication skills,
and legal, as well as ethical concepts in this course.

MAP-121 - Administrative Procedures I: Medical Office

Lecture: 2

Lab: 4

Credit: 4

This course is designed to acquaint students with the front office administrative responsibilities of the medical assistant. Competencies will include appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, professional correspondence, billing and collecting procedures, accounting methods and payroll preparation. The student will also be introduced to telehealth and navigator responsibilities. Prerequisite: BIO-163 with a C or higher.

MAP-122 - Administrative Procedures II: Medical Office

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course introduces basic computer concepts and emphasizes the practical applications approach using simulated medical office management programs. The student is guided through a series of computer applications that highlight the most common aspects of the modern medical office including electronic claim filing. Resume development and job-seeking skills are also presented. Prerequisite: MAP-121 with a C or higher.

MAP-139 - Introduction to Electronic Health Records

Lecture: 1

Lab: 2

Credit: 2

Introduction to Electronic Health Records involves the student in the management and application of health records. This includes the implementation and management of electronic schedule, creating patient medical records, electronic correspondence, laws and regulation of medical records. 

MAP-201 - Phlebotomy

Lecture: 2

Lab: 1

OJT: 1

Credit: 3

This course consists of 64 hours of classroom/lab time and 48 hours of externship to prepare students to function as a phlebotomist in a medical laboratory setting.  Students will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. There is an emphasis on infection control, OSHA standards, patient identification, specimen labeling and handling, and quality assurance.

MAP-364 - Clinical Procedures for Medical Office I

Lecture: 3

Lab: 8

Credit: 7

This course will provide basic clinical skills and techniques needed for competency in the medical office. Fundamental skills include: medical and surgical aseptic techniques; sanitation, disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment; techniques used to obtain accurate vital sign data; assisting with patient examinations; preparation and assisting with minor office surgeries; preparation and performance of urinalysis testing; and techniques used to perform eye and ear assessment in the medical office. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program.

MAP-369 - Clinical Procedures for Medical Office II

Lecture: 4

Lab: 6

Credit: 7

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the knowledge and skills required in the preparation, administration and documentation of various forms of medications. Dosage calculations and the physiological actions of drugs on the human body are addressed. Students will gain knowledge of venipuncture and use of quality controls. The student will gain knowledge of blood chemistries, serology, microbiology and hematology. Student will gain knowledge regarding the electronic medical record and its application in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: MAP-364 with a C or higher.

MAP-370 - Specialty Procedures

Lecture: 2

Lab: 4

Credit: 4

This course expands on basic clinical procedures with advanced theory and procedural techniques in the medical practice. Student will gain knowledge and skills in gynecology, obstetrics, cardiopulmonary and pediatric procedures in the medical office. Student will also focus on knowledge and skills to prepare and respond to common emergency situations in a medical practice. Prerequisite: MAP-364 with a C or higher.

MAP-401 - Medical Law and Ethics

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to familiarize the student with legal concepts of standard of care, scope of employment, criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence and ethical concepts.

MAP-431 - Human Relations

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course includes fundamental principles related to human relations. Basic psychological and developmental theorists, factors that influence behavior, professional attitudes and behavior, self-improvement, and communication in the health care setting are emphasized.

MAP-532 - Human Body: Health and Disease

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic concepts and characteristics of disease processes, to impart basic knowledge of the etiology of the disease and to enable the student to understand the relationship between clinical signs and the disease process. Diagnostic tests, common treatments and patient education will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO-163 with a C or higher.

MAP-602 - Clinical Externship Seminar

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course will discuss job related concerns and current medical office procedures. The student will complete a comprehensive medical assistant assessment of their knowledge; and prepare for national certification testing. Prerequisites: All previous program classes passed with a C or higher. Corequisite: MAP-615.

MAP-615 - Clinical Externship

Lecture: 0

OJT: 20

Credit: 5

Following successful completion of the academic hours, the student is placed in a selected medical office or clinic for a required clinical practicum, working directly under supervision of the medical provider. The student will experience both administrative and clinical areas of the medical facility during this training period. Students are unable to receive monetary compensation for the practicum/externship. Prerequisites: All previous program classes with a C or higher. Corequisite: MAP-602.