Page 215 of Santa Rosa Junior College 1996-1998 Catalog by Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College 214 Summer MA 68.5 Diagnostic Coding 1.5 Recommended Elective B OT 58.1 Business Math Skills 3.0 Total Units for Insurance Billing Track 26 31 units Medical Receptionist Track (may be completed in 1 semesters or more) Fall Semester Units MA 60 Medical Office Practice 3.0 B OT 56.1 Business English 4.0 B OT 77.3 Beginning Word Perfect 0.5 Typing speed of 35 wpm 0-3.0 8.5-11.5 Spring Semester MA 61 Law Ethics in the Medical Office 1.0 ANAT 51 Anatomy Physiology 1.0 HL C 60 Medical Terminology 3.0 MA 68.2 Basic Medical Office Bkkpg 0.5 5.5 Total Units for Receptionist Track 13-16 units MA 60 Introduction to Medical Office Practice (Formerly Medical Secretary/Receptionist 60). 3 units/3 hours. CR/NC option. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent Consideration of the multiple functions performed by the Administrative Medical Assistant; appointment scheduling; verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills; record management including confidentiality; interpersonal skills. Focus is on the development of organizational and decision making skills utilized by the Administrative Medical Assistant. (CSU) MA 61 Law and Ethics in the Medical Office (Formerly Medical Secretary/Receptionist 61). 1 unit/1 hour. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent Interrelationships between the medical office workers role and responsibilities and the legal and ethical guidelines are explored. Emphasis is on analysis and decision making encountered in health care settings in which the Medical Assistant would need to demonstrate legal, ethical and safety behaviors. (CSU) MA 62 Advanced Medical Terminology (Formerly Medical Secretary/Receptionist 62B). 4 units/4 hours. CR/NC option. Prerequisite: Health Care 60 and 2 units of Anatomy 51. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent Emphasis on body systems and terminology of medical specialties with development, analysis, interpretation and application of advanced medical terminology used in a variety of medical settings. This includes advanced terminology related to body systems and medical specialties and associated with anatomic terms, diagnosis, systems, conditions, medical and surgical procedures, clinical and diagnostic laboratory, and medications. (CSU) MA 63A Clinical Procedures I 3 units/2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. CR/NC option. Prerequisite: Health Care 60, Anatomy 52 (3 units), Medical Assiting 61, 62 Recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. Medical Assiting or experience in a medical office. Student will develop knowledge of medical assisting skills and responsibilities for the clinical area of the the medical office, including medical and surgical aseptic procedures; vital signs determination; assisting with physical examinations, including positioning and draping, height, weight, vision, and hearing testing; obtaining patient history; disinfection and sterilization techniques; eye and ear assessments and procedures. MA 63B Clinical Procedures II 3 units/2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. CR/NC option. Prerequisite: Medical Assisting 63A. Recommended: Eligibility for English 1A, Medical Assisting 60 (or 6 months experience in a medical office.) Emphasis on assessing and preparing for medical office emergencies. Students will practice procedures and instructions for giving First Aid and performing CPR techniques. Electrocardiography procedures will be examined, recording a 12 - lead elecrocardiogram, applying a Holter monitor, and recognizing cardiac arrhythmias. MA 65 Pharmacology Administration of Medications 2 units/1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. CR/NC option. Prerequisite: Health Care 60, Anatomy 52, Medical Assisting 61, 62, 63A. Recommended: Eligibilty for English 1A, Medical Assisting 60 or 6 months experience in a medical office. Basic Pharmacology includes priciples of drug administration and preparation and administration fo medications by oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes. Students review basic math calculations and conversions for administration of medication. Lab includes return demonstration by students. Drugs are identified by their clinical use, mechanism of action, side effects and adverse reactions. Risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse are presented along with drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms. MA 66.1 Medical Assisting Externship (Formerly Medical Secretary/Receptionist 66.1). 3.5 units/0.5 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory, 9 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Completion of Administrative Medical Assisting course requirements: Medical Assisting 60, Health Care 60 and Anatomy 51 (2 units), Business General 70, Business Office Technology 77.3 or equivalent. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent Practical experience in medical offices and hospitals to develop office and interpersonal skills in preparation for entry level employment as an Administrative Medical Assistant. Emphasis on the ability to function under stress, identify priorities and organize specific tasks necessary for office efficiency. (CSU) MA 66.2 Medical Transcription Externship (Formerly Medical Secretary/Receptionist 66.2). 3.5 units/0.5 hour lecture, 10 hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Completion of Health Care 60 and Anatomy 51 (2 units), Medical Assisting 70A, Medical Assisting 70B, Medical Assisting 71, Business General 70, and Business Office Technology 77.3 or knowledge of Word Perfect 5.1, TB and immunization clearance. Typing of 50 wpm on IBM or IBM compatible on 5-minute timed test. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent Practical experience in hospitals, clinics, or offices to develop medical transcription skills in preparation for entry level employment as a medical transcriptionist. Emphasis on the ability to function under stress with accuracy, speed and utilization of resources in challenging medical transcription settings. (CSU)

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