COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MAT121MEDICAL ASSISTING I4 Credit HoursMedical Assisting I introduces the students to the profession of Medical Assisting and their responsibilities in the clinical area of the health care facility. Emphasis is placed on the "Total Concept of Patient Care" communication skills and the techniques employed by the medical assistant during a general physical examination: taking and recording vital signs, measuring visual and hearing acuity, practicing and applying medical and surgical asepsis and infection control. The proper techniques employed in performing irrigation of the ear. Students will begin to understand the process of assisting with minor office surgical procedures, sterile dressing changes and suture removal. Pathophysiology is presented as related to procedures.MAT122MEDICAL ASSISTING II4 Credit HoursMedical Assisting II focuses on performing and assisting with advanced clinical skills: venipuncture/specimen preparation, electrocardiography, suture insertion, wound irrigation and wound care, gynecological examination, specimen preparation, and instructions for self breast examination, positioning and draping of patients for specific examinations, urinary bladder catheterization, medical records and theory of x-rays and diagnostic radiology testing. Patient communication skills and patient education are employed through role-playing. Documentation of clinical procedures is stressed throughout the course of study. Pathophysiology is presented as related to procedures.Prerequisites: MAT121MAT123MEDICAL ASSISTING III2 Credit HoursThe "Total Concept of Patient Care" simulation gives Medical Assisting students the opportunity to incorporate and use their acquired knowledge of clinical and administrative procedures in health care delivery while working and managing the S & T Clinic. The S & T Clinic is a structured and controlled OSHA/CLIA compliant environment, simulating a medical office, for the sole purpose of integrating skills and preparing the student for externship in a clinical facility. Medical Assisting III preceeds Medical Assisting Seminar, fifth semester. Seminar is an integral part of MAIII. Students will be recertified in CPR before completion of Medical Assisting III.Prerequisites: MAT122MAT124MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I3 Credit HoursThe first eight-weeks this course will focus on preparing students for medical office administrative procedures including medical records management and filing procedures. Students will perform medical transcription with the use of medical dictation equipment and computer word-processing. The second eight weeks will focus on developing an understanding of ethics and various points of view on bioethical issues.Corequisites: BCA120, CAP120MAT221MED LAB PROC FOR MED ASSTG3 Credit HoursIntroduction to basic medical laboratory techniques used in the physician's office with emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of lab procedures. Laboratory safety and proper use of laboratory instruments is stressed. Our lab is run in compliance with OSHA/CLIA standards. Lab tests taught represent all departments of a clinical lab and includes spirometry. Pathophysiology is presented as related to procedures.Prerequisites: MAT122MAT222INSURANCE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTNG4 Credit HoursThis course focuses on developing a knowledge of private, government and managed care insurances. Students will learn to code from a CPT and ICD-9 codebook and complete hard copy manual claims. Students will also learn the manual pegboard system and post charges and insurance payments to the pegboard. This course covers risk management for reimbursement issues following up on unpaid claims, and appealing disallowed claims. Students will fill out hard copy CMS 1500 form.Corequisites: MAT124, MAT122MAT223MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES II4 Credit HoursThis course is designed to build on techniques learned in MAT124 and focus on preparing students for advanced medical office administrative procedures and provides a foundation beginning with professional behavior interpersonal techniques. Hands-on projects are designed for the student to experience appointment scheduling, telephone screening, written communication, billing and collection techniques, general banking, and accounts payable. Medical office computer software is used extensively. Student demonstrates the ability to organize their work, set priorities, and make decisions.Prerequisites: (MAT122, ENG124, MAT124) or MTH101, MTH103MAT224PHARMACOLOGY/MEDICATIONS4 Credit HoursCourse focuses on specific drug classifications, their action and usage with direct relationship to diseases and disorders; mathematical units of measure and dosage calculations; methods for preparing and administering oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications used in the physician's office and managing the office drug inventory. Pathophysiology is presented as related to medications.Prerequisites: (MAT122) or MTH101, MTH103MAT225EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES2 Credit HoursThis course is designed to enable students to become certified in American Red Cross Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid. In addition, supplementary information is presented covering manual resuscitation with Ambu bags, administering oxygen, crash carts, and incident reports. Study of the disease process is integrated with illnesses, injuries, and treatment covered in the course.Prerequisites: MAT122MAT226MEDICAL LAW AND MANAGEMENT3 Credit HoursThis course is designed to prepare potential managers and supervisors to develop a broad perspective and gain insight into human relations. The course deals with basic management principles and focuses on problem solving, conflict resolution, hiring, training, appraising and disciplining employees. It also teaches management duties such as marketing the practice, financial management, and physician credentialing. Laws that relate to employment are also part of the course.Prerequisites: MAT122, MAT223MAT227EXTERNSHIP MEDICAL ASSISTING2 Credit HoursThe student is placed in a medical facility for 160 hours of practical application of all skills learned in the classroom and for additional instruction in the actual operation and management of the health care facility. The student works under the close observation and supervision of the physician and office staff.MAT228OPHTHALMOLOGY I3 Credit HoursFocuses on anatomy and physiology of the eye; disease pathology, including systemic diseases with ocular manifestation; introduction to optics; pharmacology and microbiology; ocular emergencies and medical care; ophthalmic office procedures; medicolegal aspects of care; and preliminary workup for the ophthalmology patient.Prerequisites: MAT121MAT229OPHTHALMOLOGY II3 Credit HoursFocuses on visual field testing; ocular motility; contact lenses, including insertion and removal instruction, care of, advantages and disadvantages of soft and rigid contacts; instrument maintenance and calibration; glaucoma and tonometry, including medical, surgical and laser treatment methods; and clinical optics. Forty hours of clinical externship are required in the ophthalmology office to apply ophthalmology skills, to receive credit for the ophthalmology course, and to receive a certificate of completion.Prerequisites: MAT228MAT230ADV PHLEBOTOMY3 Credit HoursAdvanced Phlebotomy is designed for Stark State College of Technology students who have had venipuncture or Certified Medical Assistants with at least one year of drawing experience. It focuses on hospital or clinical phlebotomy and expands to specimen collection, handling and transporting as well as safety and infection control practices that protect a phlebotomist while in class or at a clinical facility. There is emphasis on collecting specimens from hard-to-draw patients and tests that are often unique to a hospital. This course is designed to complete educational requirements for candidates to sit for the National (NCA) Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Certification examination. Forty hours of clinical externship in a hospital or clinical facility are required for completion of advanced phlebotomy.Prerequisites: MAT122MAT231REIMBURSEMENT FR HLTH CARE SER3 Credit HoursThis course is designed to introduce students to health care reimbursement. Content covers insurance terminology, legal considerations, third party guidelines, reimbursement methods and managed care reimbursement. It also includes an overview of national insurance plans and coding issues that affect reimbursement. There will also be emphasis on tracking and follow-up of processed claims.Prerequisites: or BIO101, BIO121, BIO123MAT232HOSPITAL PHLEBOTOMY3 Credit HoursThis course focuses on anatomy, physiology and medical terminology pertinent to phlebotomy, phlebotomy and microcapillary puncture skills collection/handling of specimens, transporting specimens, off-site testing and drawing in special units of a hospital. Quality assurance, infection control, safety, law and ethics are important elements of the course. Students must attain clinical competency to be eligible for the hospital-based phlebotomy experience. Students who successfully complete the course would be eligible to sit for National Certification in Phlebotomy. Admittance to the class by approval of the program coordinator.Prerequisites: or CAL103, MTH100MAT233MEDICAL ASSISTING SEMINAR1 Credit HoursThis course is designed to teach students how to write resumes, cover letters and how to interview for employment. Students will also preprare for externship
MAT122MEDICAL ASSISTING II4 Credit HoursMedical Assisting II focuses on performing and assisting with advanced clinical skills: venipuncture/specimen preparation, electrocardiography, suture insertion, wound irrigation and wound care, gynecological examination, specimen preparation, and instructions for self breast examination, positioning and draping of patients for specific examinations, urinary bladder catheterization, medical records and theory of x-rays and diagnostic radiology testing. Patient communication skills and patient education are employed through role-playing. Documentation of clinical procedures is stressed throughout the course of study. Pathophysiology is presented as related to procedures.Prerequisites: MAT121
MAT123MEDICAL ASSISTING III2 Credit HoursThe "Total Concept of Patient Care" simulation gives Medical Assisting students the opportunity to incorporate and use their acquired knowledge of clinical and administrative procedures in health care delivery while working and managing the S & T Clinic. The S & T Clinic is a structured and controlled OSHA/CLIA compliant environment, simulating a medical office, for the sole purpose of integrating skills and preparing the student for externship in a clinical facility. Medical Assisting III preceeds Medical Assisting Seminar, fifth semester. Seminar is an integral part of MAIII. Students will be recertified in CPR before completion of Medical Assisting III.Prerequisites: MAT122
MAT124MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I3 Credit HoursThe first eight-weeks this course will focus on preparing students for medical office administrative procedures including medical records management and filing procedures. Students will perform medical transcription with the use of medical dictation equipment and computer word-processing. The second eight weeks will focus on developing an understanding of ethics and various points of view on bioethical issues.Corequisites: BCA120, CAP120
MAT221MED LAB PROC FOR MED ASSTG3 Credit HoursIntroduction to basic medical laboratory techniques used in the physician's office with emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of lab procedures. Laboratory safety and proper use of laboratory instruments is stressed. Our lab is run in compliance with OSHA/CLIA standards. Lab tests taught represent all departments of a clinical lab and includes spirometry. Pathophysiology is presented as related to procedures.Prerequisites: MAT122
MAT222INSURANCE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTNG4 Credit HoursThis course focuses on developing a knowledge of private, government and managed care insurances. Students will learn to code from a CPT and ICD-9 codebook and complete hard copy manual claims. Students will also learn the manual pegboard system and post charges and insurance payments to the pegboard. This course covers risk management for reimbursement issues following up on unpaid claims, and appealing disallowed claims. Students will fill out hard copy CMS 1500 form.Corequisites: MAT124, MAT122
MAT223MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES II4 Credit HoursThis course is designed to build on techniques learned in MAT124 and focus on preparing students for advanced medical office administrative procedures and provides a foundation beginning with professional behavior interpersonal techniques. Hands-on projects are designed for the student to experience appointment scheduling, telephone screening, written communication, billing and collection techniques, general banking, and accounts payable. Medical office computer software is used extensively. Student demonstrates the ability to organize their work, set priorities, and make decisions.Prerequisites: (MAT122, ENG124, MAT124) or MTH101, MTH103
MAT224PHARMACOLOGY/MEDICATIONS4 Credit HoursCourse focuses on specific drug classifications, their action and usage with direct relationship to diseases and disorders; mathematical units of measure and dosage calculations; methods for preparing and administering oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications used in the physician's office and managing the office drug inventory. Pathophysiology is presented as related to medications.Prerequisites: (MAT122) or MTH101, MTH103
MAT225EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES2 Credit HoursThis course is designed to enable students to become certified in American Red Cross Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid. In addition, supplementary information is presented covering manual resuscitation with Ambu bags, administering oxygen, crash carts, and incident reports. Study of the disease process is integrated with illnesses, injuries, and treatment covered in the course.Prerequisites: MAT122
MAT226MEDICAL LAW AND MANAGEMENT3 Credit HoursThis course is designed to prepare potential managers and supervisors to develop a broad perspective and gain insight into human relations. The course deals with basic management principles and focuses on problem solving, conflict resolution, hiring, training, appraising and disciplining employees. It also teaches management duties such as marketing the practice, financial management, and physician credentialing. Laws that relate to employment are also part of the course.Prerequisites: MAT122, MAT223
MAT227EXTERNSHIP MEDICAL ASSISTING2 Credit HoursThe student is placed in a medical facility for 160 hours of practical application of all skills learned in the classroom and for additional instruction in the actual operation and management of the health care facility. The student works under the close observation and supervision of the physician and office staff.MAT228OPHTHALMOLOGY I3 Credit HoursFocuses on anatomy and physiology of the eye; disease pathology, including systemic diseases with ocular manifestation; introduction to optics; pharmacology and microbiology; ocular emergencies and medical care; ophthalmic office procedures; medicolegal aspects of care; and preliminary workup for the ophthalmology patient.Prerequisites: MAT121MAT229OPHTHALMOLOGY II3 Credit HoursFocuses on visual field testing; ocular motility; contact lenses, including insertion and removal instruction, care of, advantages and disadvantages of soft and rigid contacts; instrument maintenance and calibration; glaucoma and tonometry, including medical, surgical and laser treatment methods; and clinical optics. Forty hours of clinical externship are required in the ophthalmology office to apply ophthalmology skills, to receive credit for the ophthalmology course, and to receive a certificate of completion.Prerequisites: MAT228MAT230ADV PHLEBOTOMY3 Credit HoursAdvanced Phlebotomy is designed for Stark State College of Technology students who have had venipuncture or Certified Medical Assistants with at least one year of drawing experience. It focuses on hospital or clinical phlebotomy and expands to specimen collection, handling and transporting as well as safety and infection control practices that protect a phlebotomist while in class or at a clinical facility. There is emphasis on collecting specimens from hard-to-draw patients and tests that are often unique to a hospital. This course is designed to complete educational requirements for candidates to sit for the National (NCA) Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Certification examination. Forty hours of clinical externship in a hospital or clinical facility are required for completion of advanced phlebotomy.Prerequisites: MAT122MAT231REIMBURSEMENT FR HLTH CARE SER3 Credit HoursThis course is designed to introduce students to health care reimbursement. Content covers insurance terminology, legal considerations, third party guidelines, reimbursement methods and managed care reimbursement. It also includes an overview of national insurance plans and coding issues that affect reimbursement. There will also be emphasis on tracking and follow-up of processed claims.Prerequisites: or BIO101, BIO121, BIO123MAT232HOSPITAL PHLEBOTOMY3 Credit HoursThis course focuses on anatomy, physiology and medical terminology pertinent to phlebotomy, phlebotomy and microcapillary puncture skills collection/handling of specimens, transporting specimens, off-site testing and drawing in special units of a hospital. Quality assurance, infection control, safety, law and ethics are important elements of the course. Students must attain clinical competency to be eligible for the hospital-based phlebotomy experience. Students who successfully complete the course would be eligible to sit for National Certification in Phlebotomy. Admittance to the class by approval of the program coordinator.Prerequisites: or CAL103, MTH100MAT233MEDICAL ASSISTING SEMINAR1 Credit HoursThis course is designed to teach students how to write resumes, cover letters and how to interview for employment. Students will also preprare for externship
MAT228OPHTHALMOLOGY I3 Credit HoursFocuses on anatomy and physiology of the eye; disease pathology, including systemic diseases with ocular manifestation; introduction to optics; pharmacology and microbiology; ocular emergencies and medical care; ophthalmic office procedures; medicolegal aspects of care; and preliminary workup for the ophthalmology patient.Prerequisites: MAT121
MAT229OPHTHALMOLOGY II3 Credit HoursFocuses on visual field testing; ocular motility; contact lenses, including insertion and removal instruction, care of, advantages and disadvantages of soft and rigid contacts; instrument maintenance and calibration; glaucoma and tonometry, including medical, surgical and laser treatment methods; and clinical optics. Forty hours of clinical externship are required in the ophthalmology office to apply ophthalmology skills, to receive credit for the ophthalmology course, and to receive a certificate of completion.Prerequisites: MAT228
MAT230ADV PHLEBOTOMY3 Credit HoursAdvanced Phlebotomy is designed for Stark State College of Technology students who have had venipuncture or Certified Medical Assistants with at least one year of drawing experience. It focuses on hospital or clinical phlebotomy and expands to specimen collection, handling and transporting as well as safety and infection control practices that protect a phlebotomist while in class or at a clinical facility. There is emphasis on collecting specimens from hard-to-draw patients and tests that are often unique to a hospital. This course is designed to complete educational requirements for candidates to sit for the National (NCA) Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Certification examination. Forty hours of clinical externship in a hospital or clinical facility are required for completion of advanced phlebotomy.Prerequisites: MAT122
MAT231REIMBURSEMENT FR HLTH CARE SER3 Credit HoursThis course is designed to introduce students to health care reimbursement. Content covers insurance terminology, legal considerations, third party guidelines, reimbursement methods and managed care reimbursement. It also includes an overview of national insurance plans and coding issues that affect reimbursement. There will also be emphasis on tracking and follow-up of processed claims.Prerequisites: or BIO101, BIO121, BIO123
MAT232HOSPITAL PHLEBOTOMY3 Credit HoursThis course focuses on anatomy, physiology and medical terminology pertinent to phlebotomy, phlebotomy and microcapillary puncture skills collection/handling of specimens, transporting specimens, off-site testing and drawing in special units of a hospital. Quality assurance, infection control, safety, law and ethics are important elements of the course. Students must attain clinical competency to be eligible for the hospital-based phlebotomy experience. Students who successfully complete the course would be eligible to sit for National Certification in Phlebotomy. Admittance to the class by approval of the program coordinator.Prerequisites: or CAL103, MTH100
MAT233MEDICAL ASSISTING SEMINAR1 Credit HoursThis course is designed to teach students how to write resumes, cover letters and how to interview for employment. Students will also preprare for externship
info@starkstate.edu � Copyright Stark State College 2005 Privacy statement
Stark State College of Technology 6200 Frank Avenue NW North Canton, Ohio 44720 330-494-6170
