I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Certification Exam Review

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 2155

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course will be a review to prepare the student to sit for the national certification examination. The course will include a review of theory learning in the classroom, and administrative, clinical, laboratory and safety competency review. The student will also be expected to study outside of class to prepare for this exam.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites
Instructor’s consent

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Medical Assistant, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Present oral presentation of experience gained during internship
Utilize appropriate technology	Demonstrate the proper use of random medical equipment as assigned

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Perform and discuss administrative skills required for the national certification examination
Perform and give examples of clinical skills required for the national certification examination
Perform and evaluate laboratory skills required for the national certification examination

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. General Medical Assisting Knowledge
• The Profession of Medical Assisting
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• General Psychology
• Nutrition
• Medical Law and Ethics
2. Administrative Medical Assisting Knowledge
• General Office Duties
• Communication in the Medical Office
• Keyboarding and Computer Applications
• Financial Management
• Medical Insurance
• Basic Coding
3. Clinical Medical Assisting Knowledge
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
• Preparing the Patient
• Vital Signs and Measurement
• Pharmacology
• Medication Administration
• Electrocardiography
• Radiology
• Physical Therapy
• Medical Emergencies and First Aid
• Laboratory Procedures

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions