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• MDA 107: Laboratory Procedures for the Medical Office

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides the medical assistant student with knowledge, behaviors and skills used in the medical office laboratory. Areas of concentration include clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, quality assurance and specimen collection. Laboratory time is included for skills competency. Additional hours of practice time under the direct supervision of an instructor are provided. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    ALH 140, MDA 105   Corequisite:    MDA 106, BIO 103, MDA 103  
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• MDA 108C: Medical Assisting Externship

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is a supervised, non-paid 160 hour work experience in a private physician's office or in a clinic. The student gains practical experience applying the knowledge, skills and behaviors learned in the Medical Assistant program to perform administrative, clinical and communication competencies. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Prior to the externship current CPR, Criminal Record Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearances (Act 33/34) and a physical examination are required. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:     ALH 106, ALH 140, BIO 103, CIT 100 , MDA 103, MDA 104, MDA 105, MDA 106, MDA 107 and MDA 208 plus fullfillment of pre-externship requirements.  
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• MDA 208: Medical Financial Management

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces the knowledge, behavior and skills used by the medical assistant in the performance of medical business practices. Areas of concentration are basic bookkeeping computations, accounts receivable procedures, computerized office billing systems, managed-care insurance and procedural and diagnostic coding. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into the MDA program   Corequisite:     ALH 140, CIT 100, MDA 104, MDA 105,  
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• MEC 100: Mechatronics Safety and Quality

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course prepares students with the common skills and competencies they will need to work in Pennsylvania's manufacturing and energy industries. This course emphasizes principles of safety and quality. Students will use safety-enhancing workplace practices, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), performing lockout/tagout and filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). They will utilize the fundamentals of blueprint reading, precision measurement and quality inspection. Students will sit for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSCS) safety and quality exams toward achievement of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential. Fees for test materials and certification are added to the cost of this course.
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• MEC 102: Mechatronics Industrial Processes

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course emphasizes industrial processes and maintenance. Students will learn how engineering materials are gathered and processed for use. The course covers principles of production planning, inventory management and the operating and troubleshooting of industrial equipment. Students who successfully pass the course will sit for the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council's (MSSC) Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness exams towards achievement of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential. Fees for test materials and certification are added to the cost of this course. Prerequisite:    MEC 100   
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• MEC 106: Industrial Power Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, studentsperforma series of hands-on exercises in the lab that follows the installation of an industrial power system. This includes reading and understanding schematic prints. Students completethe installation of an industrial motor system based on a schematic diagram using industry standards.
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• MEC 107: Manufacturing Tech: Math, Technology & Reasoning

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course assists students in learning to evaluate basic algebraic expressions and utilize industry tools to accurately measure critical process variables. Students also learn how to apply mathematical formulas to convert units and develop mathematical relationships to solve for one unknown. Students also use process data to generate graphs and charts and identify basic concepts in spatial reasoning, mechanicsand fluid power. Corequisite:    MEC 109 
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• MEC 108: Programmable Logic Controllers 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, students perform aseries of hands-on exercisesin the lab as an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Topics include connecting inputs and outputs to the PLC, writing, downloading and debugging ladder logic programs. Additionally, studentstroubleshootexisting PLC circuits and programs.
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• MEC 109: Manufacturing Tech: Processes, Controls & Quality

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, studentslearn to identify basic concepts in thermodynamics, electricity, chemistry, process controls and instrumentation in the context of manufacturing technology. Students interpret quality control dataand apply a scientific problem-solving method to address constraints in manufacturing. In addition, students identify opportunities for continuous improvement that will save money and time in the production process. Corequisite:    MEC 107 
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• MEC 111: Mechatronics & Industry 4.0

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with an overview of the field of mechatronics, including industrial revolutions, connected devices, control systems, simulationand automated equipment. Concepts are paired with a series of lab activities wherestudents construct a small-scale assembly line in a modular fashion, simulate that assembly line and validate functionality in production. Students also learn appropriate workplace communication and soft skills that are demanded by manufacturing employers. Uponcompleting this course, learners have the opportunity to sit for three industry credentials at no cost: National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Introduction to Mechatronics, Industry 4.0 and Mike Rowe Works Work Ethic Certifcation.
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