Medical Assistant with Limited Radiology Program – Mostly Online

Students will write letters, create forms, and format documents in Microsoft Word. This course will also include creating and formatting spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Included in the course will be printing documents, performing basic research on the Internet and effectively using the tools available.
Prerequisite : None

Students will learn terms covering anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions, and diagnostic treatments and procedures. Terms relating to each body system and medical specialty are included.
Prerequisite: None

Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care. Students should be able to identify body system components and functions relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care.
Prerequisite: None

Students will learn the sources of drugs, their generic and brand names, the legal classification of drugs, routes and drug administration and describe drug interactions.
Prerequisite: MED03/04

and precautions including vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Students will have hands on training in specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. Emphasis will be placed on students practicing infection prevention, proper patient identification, proper labeling of specimens and quality assurance.
Prerequisite: MED04

The student will come to an understanding and will be able to define the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, digestive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. This course will provide practical laboratory skills. To includes basic anatomy and physiology which is the foundation for a career in health professions.
Prerequisite: MED03/04

Students will learn to administer basic first aid, to assess vital signs, to prepare and to educate patients, to perform basic clinical therapies, and to create appropriate documentation. Students will learn to set up an examination room, learn minor surgical procedures, demonstrate the basic principles of radiology, and learn to administer injections and medications. The course introduces the student to the EKG machine, function, and operation. The student will learn the controls and function of the EKG machine, and basic interpretation. Students will be trained in CPR and Basic Life Safety using the American Heart Association guidelines. Students will practice CPR techniques as well as techniques to assist a choking victim.
Prerequisite: MED03/04

Students will learn and practice entering patient information, posting charges, payments, running financial reports and filing insurance claims.
Prerequisite: MED03/04

and the overview of the foundations of radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. The materials will include the physical and psychological requirements of a patient, while closely monitoring the principles, practices and policies of health care organizations, in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Infection control and standard precautions in radiology. Ethics, laws, and patient education. Content provides the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures of the chest, abdomen, spine, bony thorax, upper/ lower extremities, and skull and facial bones.
Prerequisite: MED04/18/19 MED41

Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. Content also presents an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated.
Prerequisite: RAD01

principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. As well as the image production process.
Prerequisite: RAD01/RAD02

Students will learn resume writing, interviewing, networking, effective communication, time management, and use of internet-based websites in the job search. One on one mock interview will be conducted.
Prerequisite: None

the student will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as a clinical medical assistant and/or non-certified x-ray technologist. Students will utilize the knowledge and demonstrate skills learned in the classroom and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Completion of all didactic classes.

the student will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as a clinical medical assistant and/or non-certified x-ray technologist. Students will utilize the knowledge and demonstrate skills learned in the classroom and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Completion of all didactic classes.