Medical Assistant

(560 Contact Hours, 45 Quarter Credit Hours)

Objective: The Medical Assistant program is to prepare the graduate for employment as an entry-level Medical Assistant performing administrative, clerical, and clinical duties within the health care field.

Graduates from the Medical Assistant Program will have a working knowledge of the administrative duties including scheduling, billing, and coding, as well as clinical duties including phlebotomy, ECGs, injections, vital signs, emergencies, and assisting practices in daily operations.  Graduates will be eligible to find entry-level employment in a medical office, hospital, and or other health care facility as a medical clinical assistant, medical receptionist, lab assistant, or medical records clerk.

Admission Requirements: Refer to Admissions Requirements outlined in ADMISSIONS section of this catalog for program acceptance requirements.

Program Length: — Main Campus 28 weeks Day/Evening – Branch Campus 28 weeks Day/Evening

Education Delivery: Students will take classes in a traditional on-site format on Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (day classes) or 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (evening classes) each week.

 

PROGRAM CURRICULUM OUTLINE**

Course Number
Course Name
Lecture Contact Hours
Lab Contact Hours
Extern Contact Hours
Total Contact Hours
Quarter Credit Hours
OREN 099Intro to Career Development and Student Success
20
0
0
20
2
MEDI 211Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants I
30
0
0
30
3
MEDI 111Electrocardiography Theory
10
0
0
10
1
MEDI 151Vital Signs Theory
10
0
0
10
1
MEDI 126Medical Law and Ethics
20
0
0
20
2
MEDI 221Medical Assisting Lab Applications I
0
30
0
30
1.5
MEDI 212Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants II
30
0
0
30
3
MEDI 231Medical Office Practices & Patient Services
20
20
0
40
3
MEDI 222Medical Assisting Lab Applications II
0
30
0
30
1.5
MEDI 213Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants III
30
0
0
30
3
MEDI 141Software in the Medical Office
10
30
0
40
2.5
MEDI 223Medical Assisting Lab Applications III
0
30
0
30
1.5
MEDI 214Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants IV
30
0
0
30
3
MEDI 121Medical Insurance and Billing
20
20
0
40
3
MEDI 224Medical Assisting Lab Applications IV
0
30
0
30
1.5
MEDI 215Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants V
30
0
0
30
3
MEDI 146Pharmacology and Administration of Meds Theory
20
0
0
20
2
MEDI 116Hematology/Phlebotomy Theory
20
0
0
20
2
MEDI 225Medical Assisting Lab Applications V
0
30
0
30
1.5
BPCD 240Career Development
40
0
0
40
4
Program Total*
340
220
0
560
45.0
**Sequencing of courses may vary depending on point of entry and where prerequisites are required.

 

Required Study Time or Out-of-Class Assignments:

Outside study is required to successfully complete the required course assignments. The amount of time will vary according to an individual student’s abilities. Assignments must be turned in at the designated time and will be graded and evaluated.

Out-of-class assignments are designed to meet the learning objectives of each course, and the grades are included in the final grade for the course. Students are responsible for reading any materials assigned by their instructors.

 

Course Descriptions:

OREN 099Intro to Career Development and Student SuccessIntro to Career Development and Student Success
Total Hours
20
This subject is designed to orient students to Peloton College and then focuses on study and student success skills including preparing for class, time management, and organizational skills.
Lec / Lab
20 / 0
Qtr. Credits
2
Prerequisite
None

MEDI 111Electrocardiography Theory
Total Hours
10
This course prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and nurses, the theory behind administration of EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to the treatment team. Included in this course are the theory supporting preparing and monitoring the patient during a treadmill stress test.
Lec / Lab
10 / 0
Qtr. Credits
1
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI211 & MEDI221

MEDI 116Hematology/Phlebotomy Theory
Total Hours
10
Hematology/phlebotomy focuses on the theory behind laboratory testing procedures and the regulation mandated by care facilities and governmental regulatory laws. Emphasis is placed on the proper collection of blood and disposal of waste to ensure accurate results and the safety of patients and staff.
Lec / Lab
10 / 0
Qtr. Credits
1
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI146, MEDI215, & MEDI225

MEDI 121Medical Insurance and Billing
Total Hours
40
Students will learn the administrative areas of medical assisting that are related to processing insurance claims.
Lec / Lab
20 / 20
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
None

MEDI 126Medical Law and Ethics
Total Hours
20
This course focuses on instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Topics include current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities.
Lec / Lab
20 / 0
Qtr. Credits
2
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
None

MEDI 141Software in the Medical Office
Total Hours
40
This course focuses on increasing computer software skills by lab practice and project assignments. Emphasis is placed on creating, editing, and manipulating documents in MS Word to produce projects. Included in this course is an introduction to commonly used medical software
Lec / Lab
10 / 30
Qtr. Credits
2.5
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
None

MEDI 146Pharmacology and Administration of Medications Theory
Total Hours
20
This is an introductory course that explores commonly prescribed drugs by their drug classification and uses, along with side effects and contraindications. This course includes an introduction to frequently administered drugs, drug abuse, administering various types of drugs, OSHA standards, charting medications, and side effects of medications.
Lec / Lab
20 / 0
Qtr. Credits
2
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI116, MEDI215, & MEDI225

MEDI 151Vital Signs Theory
Total Hours
10
This course introduces students to patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by the physician including infection control procedures.
Lec / Lab
10 / 0
Qtr. Credits
1
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
None

MEDI 211Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants I
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on an applied systematic study of the structure and the function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Topics include anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: The Circulatory System & Respiratory System.
Lec / Lab
30 / 0
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI111 & MEDI221

MEDI 212Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants II
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on an applied systematic study of the structure and the function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Topics include anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: The Skeletal System, Muscular System, & Nervous System.
Lec / Lab
30 / 0
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI222

MEDI 213Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants III
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on an applied systematic study of the structure and the function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Topics include anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: The Digestive System & Urinary System.
Lec / Lab
30 / 0
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI223

MEDI 214Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants IV
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on an applied systematic study of the structure and the function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Topics include anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: The Endocrine System, Reproductive System, & Special Senses.
Lec / Lab
30 / 0
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI224

MEDI 215Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants V
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on an applied systematic study of the structure and the function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Topics include anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: Body Structure and Function, Integumentary System, & Immune System
Lec / Lab
30 / 0
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI116, MEDI146, & MEDI225

MEDI 221Medical Assisting Lab Applications I
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on hands on training and practice of Medical Assistant related Clinical Procedures including vital signs, Hematology/Phlebotomy venipunctures [Standard, Butterflies, & Capillary], Injections d[Intramuscular, Intradermal, & Subq], and EKGs.
Lec / Lab
0 / 30
Qtr. Credits
1.5
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI111 & MEDI211

MEDI 222Medical Assisting Lab Applications II
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on hands on training and practice of Medical Assistant related Clinical Procedures including vital signs, Hematology/Phlebotomy venipunctures [Standard, Butterflies, & Capillary], and Injections [Intramuscular, Intradermal, & Subq].
Lec / Lab
0 / 30
Qtr. Credits
1.5
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI212

MEDI 223Medical Assisting Lab Applications III
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on hands on training and practice of Medical Assistant related Clinical Procedures including vital signs, Hematology/Phlebotomy venipunctures [Standard, Butterflies, & Capillary], Injections [Intramuscular, Intradermal, & Subq], and Urinalysis.
Lec / Lab
0 / 30
Qtr. Credits
1.5
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI213

MEDI 224Medical Assisting Lab Applications IV
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on hands on training and practice of Medical Assistant related Clinical Procedures including vital signs, Hematology/Phlebotomy venipunctures [Standard, Butterflies, & Capillary], and Injections [Intramuscular, Intradermal, & Subq].
Lec / Lab
0 / 30
Qtr. Credits
1.5
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI214

MEDI 225Medical Assisting Lab Applications V
Total Hours
30
This course focuses on hands on training and practice of Medical Assistant related Clinical Procedures including vital signs, Hematology/Phlebotomy venipunctures [Standard, Butterflies, & Capillary], and Injections
[Intramuscular, Intradermal, & Subq].
Lec / Lab
0 / 30
Qtr. Credits
1.5
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
MEDI116, MEDI146, & MEDI215

MEDI 231Medical Office Practices & Patient Services
Total Hours
40
This course introduces administrative medical assisting competencies with focus on patient services, such as written, oral, and telephone communication skills. In addition, basic receptionist duties, such as filing, patient scheduling, bookkeeping procedures, and opening and closing the medical office, are taught.
Lec / Lab
20 / 20
Qtr. Credits
3
Prerequisite
OREN 099
Corequisite
None

MEDI 240Career Development
Total Hours
40
This course prepares the graduating student to successfully attain entry level employment by developing interview skills, creating a finished resume, and discussing networking skills and job-search strategies. Students will be required to participate in mock interviews, class discussions, and role-play.
Lec / Lab
40 / 0
Qtr. Credits
4
Prerequisite
All Except MEDI
400

Medical Assistant
560 Contact Hours, 45 Quarter Credit Hours
Tuition

$12,400.00
Registration Fee

$100.00
Exam Fee:

$225.00
Textbooks Option:

$225.00
Total Cost of the Program

$12,250.00