MED-2150 - Advanced Concepts for Medical Assistants* (4)

Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing placement or complete one of the following: IRW-0900A or IRW-0900B ; BIO-2170 ; BIO-2180 or higher; BIO-2010 ; BIO-2010L ; MED-1500 ; MED-1550 ; MED-2000 ; MED-2015 ; MED-2075
Co-requisite: BIO-2800 ; MED-2130 ; MED-2200

Investigate disease pathology and appropriate terminology. Discuss disorders that affect the whole body, such as immune disorders and neoplasms; thereafter, diseases that primarily affect a specific body system such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and dermatologic disorders. Focus on definition, causes when appropriate, signs and symptoms, clinical findings, treatment and aspects of patient teaching. (3 credits)

Learn the traits and behaviors of the professional medical assistant, and the importance of credentialing. Prepares the student for the externship experience. This course also provides a comprehensive review of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) administrative, clinical and general competencies required for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) national examination (1 credit)

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Examine changes in body functioning resulting from disease processes.

CO2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the major body organ systems and their relationship to disease states, disease prevention and health promotion.

CO3 - Compare and contrast the general competencies required for medical assisting graduates.

CO4 - Compare and contrast the roles of a medical assistant in the administrative and clinical setting.

CO5 - Demonstrate professionalism in oral and written communication.

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