Medical Assistant

This lecture course will introduce students to the overall office environment, including telephone techniques, patient reception and appointment scheduling. Communication techniques and skills are heavily focused on as they relate not only to inner office professionalism yet also between the provider and patient. Prerequisite: Admission into the medical assistant program and CIS 110.
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This hands-on laboratory course allows the student to perform laboratory assignments such as: obtaining vital signs, dispose of biohazardous materials, creating, filing and storing the medical record, scheduling in-patient and out-patient procedures, legal and ethical boundaries, telephone techniques, third party guidelines, and HIPAA. Prerequisite: Admission into the medical assistant program and CIS 110.
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This course is designed as an online/hybrid split, as it introduces students to the basic emergency medicine skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level medical assistants in the medical office environment. In addition, students will complete a mandatory 7 hour HIV/AIDS online training course and a 4 hour CPR/BLS provider course (instruction certified by INHS) provided in-person on the Spokane Community College campus. Prerequisite: HED 105.
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This lecture course introduces students to the practices of office facilities, equipment and supplies, written communications, computer technology, patient billing, and collections as well as work through the Gartee MyLabs Electronic Health Record (EHR) simulation course with provided scenarios and assignments. Prerequisite: MA 101, 102.
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This lecture course introduces the student to the medical assistant’s role in assisting with physical examinations, preparing for procedures, and exams within fields such as pediatrics, geriatrics, urinary, and reproductive health as well as the clinical laboratory aspect of the medical office. Prerequisite: MA 101, 102.
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This hands-on laboratory course allows the student to perform laboratory assignments such as: documenting on growth charts, obtaining and performing CLIA waived testing, performing capillary puncture, maintaining medication and immunizations records, parenteral medications, childhood immunizations, and sterile techniques.
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This laboratory course allows the student to successfully complete the psychomotor and effective components of the administrative functions of the medical assistant mainly focusing on billing and coding, insurance procedures, and communicating with third party representatives. While performing these administrative functions, the student will be observed for displaying sensitivity between medical providers, patients, and third party representatives.
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This lecture course introduces the student to the medical assistant’s role in assisting with minor/outpatient surgery, the study of phlebotomy, and hematology as well as an in-depth look at the fields of cardiology and pulmonology focusing on the tests and procedures that the student will practice and perform in the general medical office environment. Prerequisite: HED 108, 125, MA 111, 112.
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This hands-on laboratory course allows the student to perform laboratory assignments such as: measuring and recording pulse oximetry, completing laboratory requisitions, performing syringe, vacutainer, and butterfly venipuncture methods, performing an electrocardiograph, spirometry, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) testing.
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This course covers principles of pharmacology. Medication classifications will be studied according to body system and usage. Students will learn the different routes for medication administration, medication actions, contraindications and side effects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MA 101, 102, 111, 112 and concurrent enrollment in HIM 120, MA 122.
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Formerly HED 126. This course introduces the concepts associated to the cause of disease, inflammation and repair, burns, infection, genetics, organs of special sense and neoplasia. Diagnostic tests and procedures related to the identification of the disease process are included. Prerequisite: Accepted to Medical Assisting.
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This lecture course introduces the student to advanced administrative skills for the medical assistant’s role in the medical office. Topics include banking and the practice of finances, medical office management, career opportunities, and professionalism in the workplace. Prerequisite: HED 109, MA 122.
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This lecture course introduces the student to several medical specialties, including in-depth education on Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinical care settings, nutrition, and mental health (Kubler-Ross and Maslow’s theories). Prerequisite: HED 109, MA 122.
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This hands-on laboratory allows the student to perform laboratory assignments such as: administering eye and ear medications, irrigation of the eyes and ears, identifying dietary needs, and providing education for health maintenance and disease prevention.
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This course requires the student to participate in an online discussion board guided by the instructor with specific questions pertaining to each individual’s clinical site experiences. Prerequisite: HED 109, MA 122, 131, 132.
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This course requires students to participate in a 5-6 week or 198 hour SUPERVISED and UNPAID clinical externship experience. This experience allows students to utilize the technical skills acquired throughout the program and apply them in a medical facility working with physicians and patients. Prerequisite: HED 109, MA 122, 131, 132.
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