COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RASMUSSEN COLLEGE MAT 1222 Algebra 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with the skills to achieve mastery of algebraic terminology and applications including, but not limited to, real number operations, variables, polynomials, integer exponents, graphs, factoring, quadratic equations, and word problems. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score MAT 1402 General Education Mathematics 40 Hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to topics from modern mathematics that are relevant to everyday life and not typically covered in the standard college math sequence. Students will be exposed to a variety of mathematical tools from diverse branches of mathematics. They will utilize these tools to solve interesting real-world problems. Topics may include, but are not limited to, game theory, graph theory, the mathematics of growth, applications of geometry, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score MAT 3172 The Mathematics of Games 40 hours, 4 credits An introduction to the mathematics of games. Math topics may include, but are not limited to, probability, statistics, and introductory game theory. Prerequisite: None MCB 2289 Introduction to Microbiology 70 hours, 5 credits MCB 2289 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) MCB 2289L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) This course provides an introduction to microbiology that emphasizes effects of microorganisms on human systems. Topics include microbial cell structure, function and metabolism; requirements for and control of growth; genetics, mutations, and biotechnology; a survey of bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and helminthes; interactions with and impact of microbes on humans, including mechanisms of pathogenicity. Prerequisite: None MEA 1243 Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professional 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed for a variety of allied health programs requiring an understanding of pharmacology. It attempts to present a basic rationale for understanding current drug therapy. This course presents drugs according to their therapeutic applications. Pertinent physiology and related diseases are reviewed before the pharmacology of the drug is discussed. The approach by body system in this course serves to provide the necessary background information and to refresh the student’s memory of previously learned material through which the therapeutic action of the drugs can be clearly understood. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Human Anatomy and Physiology I, or Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA 1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques 100 hours, 6 credits MEA 1350 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA 1350L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students will begin to develop and apply skills in injections, phlebotomy, and basic vital signs. They will begin to understand reasoning and sequencing of immunizations, basic lab functions, and applied lab skills as well as learn basic CPR. In addition, students will recognize proper techniques in providing efficient patient care within a clinical setting and applied knowledge of basic laboratory coding. Prerequisite: None 86 rasmussen.edu MEA 1460 Clinical Laboratory Applications & Diagnostic Procedures I 100 hours, 6 credits MEA 1460 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA 1460L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students will begin to develop and apply learned patient care assessment, procedures, diagnosis, and treatments within clinical departments to include Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Urology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Special Needs and Disability patient care. In addition, students will recognize proper assessment and utilize basic skills in working with patients dealing with a terminal illness in addition to identifying the psychological states of death or dying. In this course, students will also learn basic procedural coding, where applicable. Prerequisite: Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques, Medical Terminology, and Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA 1570 Clinical Laboratory Applications & Diagnostic Procedures II 100 hours, 6 credits MEA 1570 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA 1570L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students will begin to develop and apply learned applied skills and procedure technique within Pulmonary, Audiology, and Opthamology. Students will also learn patient care assessment, procedures, and applicable tests within Women’s Health, the importance of good nutrition in conjunction with an understanding of common eating disorders. In addition, students will learn to work with common injuries and treatment of Orthopedics. Students will gain overall knowledge within various clinical department settings. Prerequisite: Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques, Medical Terminology, and Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA 2203 Pathophysiology 50 Hours, 5 credits Students will learn basic concepts and terminology related to diseases and disorders of the human body. Focus is on the structure, nature, causes, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and treatment of common diseases of selected human body systems. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA 2820 Medical Assisting Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits In conjunction with the Medical Assisting Externship students will complete an online Medical Assisting Capstone course. In this course, students will learn job-search techniques and skills for entry-level medical assistants as well as share and learn from their externship experiences with the class. Students will also prepare to sit for a medical assisting credential examination during this course (either the CMA or RMA depending on campus accreditation status). Co-requisite: Medical Assisting Externship; Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed MEA 2895 Medical Assistant Experiential Externship 200 hours, 6 credits In conjunction with a Medical Assisting Capstone, students will complete 180 hours of a Medical Assisting training experience in a physician’s office/clinic or medical center and 10 hours of online lecture. While on the clinical site, the extern will perform medical assisting job duties in both the front-office administrative and the back-office clinical areas, in order to develop on-the-job learning skills. Under no circumstances will the student extern receive pay for the externship hours worked. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Medical Assisting core courses except Career Development Co-requisite: Medical Assisting Capstone MEA 2976 Medical Assistant Professional Externship 260 hours, 6 credits In conjunction with the Medical Assisting Capstone course, students will train in a physician’s office/clinic or medical center. They will complete 240 hours of Medical Assistant training where they will perform a wide variety of clinical, administrative and technical duties. They will develop their skills to better prepare them for their future employment in the Medical Assisting field. Under no circumstances will the student receive any form of compensation for the hours they work. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Medical Assisting core courses except Career Development Co-requisite: Medical Assisting Capstone MGF 1100 Quantitative Literacy 40 hours, 4 credits In this course students will explore the importance of numbers and numeracy. They will also get the opportunity to analyze and solve real-world problems from the fields of business, finance, and the natural sciences. Students will incorporate their prior math knowledge and develop new mathematical tools throughout the course. This will include: propositional logic, set theory, geometry, probability, statistics, linear modeling, and exponential modeling. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen College entrance placement exam score MLT 1122 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1122 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1122L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) An introduction to laboratory medicine and the profession of clinical laboratory science. This course will emphasize professionalism, laboratory safety, and routine laboratory procedures including quality control and lab math. Prerequisite: Program admission MLT 1245 Clinical Chemistry I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1245 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1245L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) An introduction to analytical techniques, instrumentation, and basic principles of clinical chemistry methods. Presents the theory and application of biochemical analytes, including clinical significance and normal reference ranges. Prerequisite: Introduction to Chemistry Co-requisites: Structure and Function of the Human Body; College Algebra MLT 1325 Phlebotomy 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1325 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1325L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) In this course, students will learn the skills to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. This course will emphasize proper patient identification and applying the principles of safety and infection control. The student laboratory setting will provide an opportunity to perform basic phlebotomy procedures. Prerequisite: None MLT 1377 Hematology I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1377 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1377L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures. Presents red-blood-cell function, hematopoeisis, and associated diseases. The student laboratory focuses on identifying normal and abnormal red-blood-cell morphology and the evaluation of stained blood smears. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chemistry; Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT 1448 Clinical Microbiology I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1448 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1448L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) This course will include basic concepts of microbiology. Emphasis will be placed on cell structure and function of human, pathogenic microorganisms. Disease, resistance and immune system function will be included. Methods of microbe control will be introduced. A student laboratory will be utilized for experiences in fundamental microbiology techniques. Prerequisites: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science; Human Anatomy and Physiology I MLT 1485 Urinalysis 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1485 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1485L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) An introduction to urinalysis and body-fluid analysis. Includes anatomy and physiology of the kidney, and physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis of urine, cerebral spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chemistry; Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT 1728 Introduction to Chemistry 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 1728 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 1728 Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) This course is designed for the student without a chemistry background. It includes: chemical symbols and formulas, atomic theory, equation writing and balancing, chemical nomenclature, calculations involving chemical formula and a brief introduction to organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical and biochemistry. Prerequisites: Introduction to Chemistry; Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT 2166 Clinical Chemistry II 60 hours, 4 credits MLT 2166 Lecture (30 hours, 2.5 credits) MLT 2166L Lab (30 hours, 1.5 credits) Expanding upon concepts learned in Clinical Chemistry I, this course further examines the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Integral to this course is continued explanation of the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Prerequisite: Clinical Chemistry I MLT 2230 Hematology II 60 hours, 4 credits MLT 2230 Lecture (30 hours, 2.5 credits) MLT 2230L Lab (30 hours, 1.5 credits) Expanding upon concepts learned in Hematology I, this course further examines the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures. Presents white blood cell function, hematopoeisis and associated diseases. The student laboratory focuses on identifying normal and abnormal white blood cell morphology and the evaluation of stained blood smears. Coagulation principles and techniques will be included. Prerequisite: Hematology I MLT 2395 Immunology 40 hours, 3 credits MLT 2395 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT 2395L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) Basic immunology and serology concepts will be presented with an emphasis on selected infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. The theory of immunologic and serologic procedures will also be presented. Prerequisite: Structure and Function of the Human Body
