2023–2024 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 121 MEA1243 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: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I, or PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques 100 hours, 6 credits MEA1350 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA1350L 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 MEA1460 Clinical Laboratory Applications and Diagnostic Procedures I 100 hours, 6 credits MEA1460 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA1460L 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 ophthalmology. 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. Prerequisites: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA1570 Clinical Laboratory Applications and Diagnostic Procedures II 100 hours, 6 credits MEA1570 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA1570L 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. Prerequisites: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA2203 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: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I or PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA2820 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 program enrollment date). Corequisites: MEA2895 Medical Assisting Experiential Externship or MEA2976 Medical Assisting Professional Externship; Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed MEA2895 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 20 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. Prerequisite: Must have passed all Medical Assisting core courses except E242 Career Development Corequisite: MEA2820 Medical Assisting Capstone MEA2976 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. Prerequisite: Must have passed all Medical Assisting core courses except E242 Career Development Corequisite: MEA2820 Medical Assisting Capstone MLT1245 Clinical Chemistry I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1245 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1245L 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. Prerequisites: MAT1222 Algebra; MLT1728 Introduction to Chemistry; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1325 Phlebotomy 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1325 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1325L 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 MLT1377 Hematology I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1377 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1377L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) Introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures. Presents red-blood-cell function, hematopoiesis, and associated diseases. The student laboratory focuses on identifying normal and abnormal red-blood-cell morphology and the evaluation of stained blood smears. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1448 Clinical Microbiology I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1448 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1448L 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. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1485 Urinalysis 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1485 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1485L 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. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MLT1728 Introduction to Chemistry 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1728 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1728 Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) This course is designed for students 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. Prerequisite: None MLT2166 Clinical Chemistry II 60 hours, 4 credits MLT2166 Lecture (30 hours, 2.5 credits) MLT2166L 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: MLT1245 Clinical Chemistry I ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
