Medical Assistant INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 2015 2016 866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621) www.macomb.edu
Medical Assistant Program Options CREDENTIAL TITLE CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED NOTES Associate of Applied Science Medical Assistant 65 Certificate Medical Assistant 47 Contact Information CONTACT TITLE NAME Phone E MAIL LOCATION Professor Donna Domanke-Nuytten 586.226.4708 domankenuyttend@macomb.edu Center Campus Program Description: The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and abilities to assist physicians and providers in rendering professional services to patients. Employment may be available in private offices, clinics, hospitals, and federal and public health facilities. Students graduating from the Medical Assistant Certificate program are qualified to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistant s (AAMA) National Certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant.[CMA (AAMA)]. The CMA (AAMA) credential is awarded to candidates who have successfully completed the CMA (AAMA) examination administered by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Like other professional designations, the CMA (AAMA) credential is evidence of competence in a demanding field. Certified Medical Assistants [CMA (AAMA)] may benefit from broader career advancement opportunities and job security. Accreditation: The Certificate in Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone: 727.210.2350 Requirements & Specific Information: Additional expenses to be met by the student are: (1) a health history and physical examination including diagnostic testing and immunizations; (2) criminal background check and drug screening; (3) uniforms; (4) a wristwatch with a second hand; (5) stethoscope and blood pressure cuff; (6) hospitalization insurance as neither the hospital nor the college insures the student against accidents or illnesses, and (7) professional liability insurance (highly recommended) during administrative practicum and continuing through clinical practicum. NOTE: Students must achieve an acceptable mathematics and reading placement test score in order to enter the Medical Assistant program. All students must apply for their certificate and/or degree and submit the application form to Enrollment Services during the semester the certificate or degree will be earned. Students must achieve grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course) for all the Core and Arts and Sciences courses in this program. Career Opportunities: Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Medical Assistant, Clinical Office Assistant, Clinical Services Clerk/Medical Assistant, and Patient Care Technician and others are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Medical Assistant Certificate: Job titles such as Medical Assistant, Clinical Office Assistant, Clinical Services Clerk/Medical Assistant, and Patient Care Technician are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. 1
Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 65 credit hours) CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology MAST-1200 Effective Communication for the Medical Office 1.5 MAST-1210 Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Medical Office 1.5 MAST-1220 Administrative Medical Business Practices MAST-1230 Financial Medical Business Practices 4.0 HLND-1010 Citizen Emergency Preparedness for Medical Assistants 2.0 SEMESTER 2 CREDIT HOURS MAST-1240 Infection Control Practices 2.0 MAST-1810 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants MAST-1150 Applied Math for Medical Assistants HHSC-1700, MAST-1200, MAST-1210, 2.0 MAST-1220, MAST-1230, HLND-1010 MAST-1740 Body Systems 5.0 MAST-1330 Laboratory Procedures MAST-2300 Medical Assistant Administration Practicum 1.0 SEMESTER 3 MAST-1610 Medical Assistant Phlebotomy MAST-1240, MAST-1810, MAST-1150, MAST-2010 Fundamental Clinical Office Skills 4.0 MAST-1740, MAST-1330, MAST-2300 MAST-2020 Group I Course: ENGL 1180 OR ENGL 1210 Group II Course SEMESTER 4 Fundamental Nutrition and Medical Dietary Needs Communications 1 OR Composition 1 Any ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, MATH, NATS, PHSA, PHYS Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 4.0 2.0 4.0 MAST-2400 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum MAST-1610, MAST-2010, MAST-2020 MAST-2500 Medical Assistant Refresher/Review Course Group III Course Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, POLS, PSYC, SOCY, SOSC 4.0 Group IV Course Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL 2### (CREATIVE WRITING OR LITERATURE ONLY), FREN, GRMN, HUMN, ITAL, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, MUSC, 4.0 PHIL, & SPAN Group V Course Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 2.0 3.0 2
NOTES: Students should select courses that meet degree requirements and that are appropriate to their transfer objective. Core courses can be used to satisfy some of these requirements. A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Groups I V can be taken in any semester. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor or advisor to plan your schedule. CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 47 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology MAST-1200 Effective Communication for the Medical Office 1.5 MAST-1210 Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Medical Office CREDIT HOURS 1.5 MAST-1220 Administrative Medical Business Practices MAST-1230 Financial Medical Business Practices 4.0 HLND-1010 SEMESTER 2 Citizen Emergency Preparedness for Medical Assistants 2.0 MAST-1240 Infection Control Practices 2.0 MAST-1810 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants MAST-1150 Applied Math for Medical Assistants HHSC-1700, MAST-1200, MAST-1210, 2.0 MAST-1220, MAST-1230, HLND-1010 MAST-1740 Body Systems 5.0 MAST-1330 Laboratory Procedures MAST-2300 Medical Assistant Administration Practicum 1.0 SEMESTER 3 MAST-1610 Medical Assistant Phlebotomy MAST-1240, MAST-1810, MAST-1150, MAST-2010 Fundamental Clinical Office Skills 4.0 MAST-1740, MAST-1330, MAST-2300 Fundamental Nutrition and Medical Dietary MAST-2020 Needs SEMESTER 4 MAST-2400 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum MAST-1610, MAST-2010, MAST-2020 MAST-2500 Medical Assistant Refresher/Review Course Gainful Employment Disclosure: http://www.macomb.edu/ge/mastct/ See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information 3
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. GROUP Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements COURSES MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER HOURS I.A ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 1 Course I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 1 Course Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 4
Course Descriptions BCOM 2050 Business Communications 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: None (formerly BCO 205) BCOM 2050 focuses on developing both written and verbal communication skills required in business and industry. Students conduct primary and secondary research, analyze the results, compile findings, and compose a formal business report. They also develop effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, understand team dynamics, and enhance presentation skills. Students create an employment package using current strategies as well as formulate a variety of business messages using the latest social media technologies. (4 contact hrs) EAPP 1500 Integrated Skills & Preparatory Composition 5 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: EAPP 1400, or placement (formerly ESLL 1050) This advanced course provides a bridge from EAPP classes to English composition courses. It also prepares students for academic work in other college classes. Students will review grammatical structures and sentence structure with a focus on using a variety of sentence types. Students will write paragraphs, summaries, and essays using new structures and vocabulary. Students will continue to improve their academic vocabulary. Regular use of computer lab is also included. (5 contact hrs) ENGL 0050 Preparatory Composition 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement (formerly ENG 005) Extensive work with punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure. Designed as preparatory for successful work in freshman composition courses. (3 contact hrs) ENGL 1210 Composition 1 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 121) No credit after ENGL 1180. The focus of this course is the writing of expository and argumentative essays. This course emphasizes logical development of ideas and refinement of personal style. Students who have completed ENGL 1180 successfully should NOT take ENGL 1210. Students will NOT receive credit for both. (3 contact hrs) ENGL 1180 Communications 1 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 118) No credit after ENGL 1210. The focus of this course is college level expository and argumentative writing. This course places extensive emphasis on organization and development of essays along with the study of grammar and mechanics. This course develops competence in English sentence elements and skill in organizing, proofreading, and revising essays. Students who have completed ENGL 1210 successfully should NOT take ENGL 1180. Students will NOT receive credit for both. (4 contact hrs) HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: None (formerly MAST 1700) This course is designed for those individuals who have a need for working knowledge of medical terminology in a variety of medical, paramedical, and medical office positions. Stress will be placed on medical terminology as it occurs in the body s many anatomical systems encompassing the structure of each anatomical system, common disease, anomalies, and surgeries. (3 contact hrs) HLND 1010 Citizen Emergency Preparedness for Medical Assistants 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: None Corequisite: MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1500, MAST 1800 HLND 1010 introduces students to the elements of disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact a community. Students are trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations, and will be certified to the healthcare provider level in accordance with the CPR standards of the American Heart Association. The course will introduce students to topics which will begin to prepare them to assist others in their home, neighborhood, or workplace following a disastrous event when professional responders may not be immediately available to help. (4 contact hrs) 5
MAST 1150 Applied Math for Medical Assistants 2.00 credit hours MAST 1800, HLND 1010, and PSYC 1010 all Corequisite: MAST 1320, MAST 1720, MAST 1730, MAST 2300 MAST 1150 is designed to provide the medical assistant with the mathematical skills necessary to calculate, prepare, and administer drugs safely and confidently in an ambulatory medical setting. (2 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1180 Medical Diagnostic Procedures 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, MAST 1150, MAST 1320, MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1500, MAST 1720, MAST 1730, HLND 1010, MAST 1800, MAST 2300, and PSYC 1010 all with grade C or better. Corequisite: MAST 1601, MAST 2000, PHED 2076 This course will introduce students to basic skills and theory necessary to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Students will gain experience preparing patients for diagnostic procedures through clinical practice. (2 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1320 Medical Assistant Laboratory Techniques 4.00 credit hours MAST 1800, HLND 1010 and PSYC 1010 all Corequisite: MAST 1150, MAST 1720, MAST 1730, MAST 2300 (replaces MAST 1300 & MAST 1310 together) MAST 1320 provides students with the knowledge and practical application of routine laboratory procedures used in the physician s office, out patient clinics, and HMOs. Topics include urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, blood chemistry, serology, and immunology. Students practice these, as well as laboratory safety procedures, quality assurance and quality control procedures, and microscopic examinations of specimens. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1360 Medical Assistant Administration 1 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, and PSYC 1010, all, and an acceptable score on the math and reading placement exams. Corequisite: MAST 1400, MAST 1500, MAST 1800, HLND 1010 (formerly MOA 136) MAST 1360 presents the procedures of medical and office administration, such as the reception of patients, telephone techniques, filing, medical records, communications, billing procedures, and medical law and ethics. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1400 Medical Assistant Insurance Forms 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, and PSYC 1010, all Corequisite: MAST 1360, MAST 1500, MAST 1800, HLND 1010 (formerly MOA 140) MAST 1400 reviews procedures used in the completion of medical insurance forms: Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPUS, CHAMPVA, FEP, Workman s Compensation, and Health Insurance Council. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1500 Basic Practice Finances for Medical Assistants 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, and PSYC 1010; all. Previous computer knowledge is recommended. Corequisite: MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1800, HLND 1010 (replaces MAST 1390 & MAST 1420 together) MAST 1500 is designed to be an introduction to the basic practice finances and computer application in the medical office. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1601 Medical Assistant Phlebotomy 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, MAST 1150, MAST 1320, MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1500, MAST 1720, MAST 1730, HLND 1010, MAST 1800, MAST 2300, PSYC 1010, all with grade C or better. Corequisite: MAST 1180, MAST 2000, PHED 2076 (replaces MAST 1350) This course introduces students to the basic skills of phlebotomy. Students learn proper technique for physicians offices and outpatient clinics. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. 6
MAST 1720 Body Systems 1 3.00 credit hours MAST 1800, HLND 1010 and PSYC 1010, all Corequisite: MAST 1150, MAST 1320, MAST 1730, MAST 2300 (formerly MOA 172) MAST 1720 introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology, common pathology and pharmacology applied to the field of Medical Assisting. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine (central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems), and the special senses, as well as modalities for diagnostic testing and treatment of patients in an ambulatory setting. This course has been designed specifically for students in the Medical Assistant program. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. Fall semester only. MAST 1730 Body Systems 2 3.00 credit hours MAST 1800, HLND 1010 and PSYC 1010, all Corequisite: MAST 1150, MAST 1320, MAST 1720, MAST 2300 (formerly MOA 173) MAST 1730 introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology, common pathology, and pharmacology applied to the field of Medical Assisting. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as modalities for diagnostic testing and treatment of patients in an ambulatory setting. This course has been designed specifically for students in the Medical Assistant program. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 1800 Pharmacology for Health Professionals 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assistant program and BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, PSYC 1010, all Corequisite: MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1500, HLND 1010 MAST 1800 is designed for individuals interested in gaining a working knowledge of pharmacology. Drugs are explained through their effects on the body s anatomical structures and systems. This course covers basic concepts in pharmacology. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. MAST 2000 Medical Assistant Clinical Skills 6.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, MAST 1150, MAST 1320, MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1500, MAST 1720, MAST 1730, MAST 1800, HLND 1010, MAST 2300, and PSYC 1010, all with grade C or better Corequisite: MAST 1180, MAST 1601 This theory and laboratory clinical course focuses on skills needed to provide safe care for patients. It emphasizes psychomotor skills related to vital signs, asepsis, medication administration, and specialty office procedures, explores nutrition and medical diets, and addresses recognizing and responding to emergency situations. (6 contact hrs per week for 16 wks) Center Campus. MAST 2300 Medical Assistant Administration Practicum 1.00 credit hours MAST 1800, HLND 1010, and PSYC 1010, all Corequisite: MAST 1150, MAST 1320, MAST 1720, MAST 1730 The front office administration practicum is a supervised administrative front office experience in an affiliated medical office facility. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience with skills in reception, administration of the office, insurance, and computer applications. This unpaid practicum will be at various medical offices that set the hours and shifts. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (1 contact hrs per week for 16 wks) Center Campus. MAST 2400 Medical Assistant Clinical Practicum 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: BCOM 2050, ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210, HHSC 1700, PSYC 1010, MAST 1150, MAST 1180, MAST 1320, MAST 1360, MAST 1400, MAST 1500, MAST 1601, MAST 1720, MAST 1730, MAST 1800, HLND 1010, MAST 2000, MAST 2300, all (formerly MAST 2800) MAST 2400 provides supervised clinical experience in an affiliated medical office facility to give students practical skills. This unpaid clinical practicum will be at various medical offices and hours and shifts are set by the facility. A minimum of 160 hours is required after the administration practicum (MAST 2300) has been completed with a passing grade. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (160 contact hours) Center Campus. 7
PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: None (formerly PSY 101) Nature, scope, and methods of psychology as behavioral science, emphasizing development, biological foundation of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and personality. (4 contact hrs) 8