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• MA 104: Medical Law and Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-0-3 An introduction to philosophical consideration of problems at the interface of medicine and ethics. Students will use existing ethical theories to explore the dimensions of issues such as professional ethics, patient rights, informed consent, communicable/notifiable diseases, narcotics, abortion, sterilization, euthanasia, and life-sustaining technology. Ethical issues will be explored within the context of current laws and cases which structure medical practice. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101.
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• MA 110: Intro to Clinical Skills

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-3-0-3 This course introduces students to the theory, practice and techniques basic to the clinical aspects of medical assisting. Students learn about disease prevention, disease processes, the body's defenses and the cycle of infection. They learn how to obtain patients' vital signs, weight, and height. The purpose of, the patient preparation for, and the diagnostic tests performed for a general physical, pediatric gynecologic and an obstetrical exam are taught. Students also learn how respond to common medical emergencies and how to perform basic first aid. Preparing medical assistants to respond to and participate in emergency planning and disaster preparedness is addressed as well as patient preparation and the purpose and types of various radiographic examinations. Prereq: AH 101 with a C or better. Prerequisite:    AH 101 with a C or better.
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• MA 112: Med Admin Procedures

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-0-3 This course introduces students to the front office admin- istrative responsibilities of the medical assistant. Students will develop competency in communication skills, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, recording and filing medical records, processing mail, billing and collection procedures, banking services, and accounting and bookkeeping procedures. Medical transcription will also be introduced. Prereq: ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101.
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• MA 120: Reimbursement Methodologies

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 The course defines and analyzes the major types of health care reimbursement methods, the concept of managed care, various payment systems, fee schedules, charge masters, and fraud and abuse. Reimbursement methodologies for inpatient and outpatient services are discussed and students learn to apply them using case studies and "real life" scenarios. Prereq: ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101.
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• MA 220: Computer Appl in Med Office

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 In this course, students learn to use current software to input patient data and to bill patients, file insurance claims, record data, print reports, and schedule appointments. They apply their knowledge by performing a series of tasks using sample source documents. Students are given a ten day medical office simulation requiring them to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete billing and accounting assignments that are reflective of the types of activities encountered in a medical practice. Prereqs: MA 120 and CIS 103. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: MA 120 and CIS 103.
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• MA 250: Medical Office Lab Procedures

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-3-0-3 This course is a continuation of the study of the theory, practice and techniques of the clinical components of medical assisting. Students are introduced to clinical laboratory equipmet, specimen collection and handling, as well as tests and procedures used by clinicians for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of disease. Sterilization techniques and nutrition are also addressed. Prereqs MA 115 and BIOL 110.
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• MA 251: Medical Management II

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-3-0-3 An introduction and application of computer concepts and procedures utilized in the medical office. Topics will include patient registration, ICD-9 and CPT coding, appointment scheduling, computerized billing and collection procedures, insurance billing and statistical financial records and reports. Prerequisites: MA 151; OA 141, OA 110, or CIS 103. Prerequisite:    MA 151; OA 141, OA 110, or CIS 103.
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• MA 260: Medical Office Management

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This course introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of a medical office manager. Students learn about organizational structures within health care facilities and management responsibilities including recruiting, training, decision making, evaluating and planning. Leadership, employee morale, and the dynamics of change are also addressed.
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• MA 299: Medical Assisting Externship

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  2-0-16-4 This course requires a supervised, directed clinical practice in a physician's office or other approved ambulatory care facility. Topics during the lecture component of the course include: death and dying, resume writing, workplace readiness skills, and interview techniques. Through assignments and mock examinations, students also prepare to take the national certification examination. Prereqs: CLT 102, MA 115, MA 204 all with a C or better. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: CLT 102, MA 115, MA 204 all with a C or better.
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• MA EXT: Extended Time

  0.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  Extended Time
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