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MEDICAL ASSISTING (CMA)
The primary content of CMA courses is directly related to an
Allied Health and/or Business occupational program.
CMA 116
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ASSISTING
6 (4-4)
CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
The student will be introduced to the basics of being a medical
assistant in the ambulatory care setting. Topics such as medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic administrative
procedures, human relations, medical asepsis, vital signs, and
nutrition will be covered.
Prerequisite Admission into the program
CMA 126
MEDICAL ASSISTING ADMINISTRATIVE
5 (4-2)
SKILLS
In this course the student will learn about the: EHR (electronic
health record), how to apply effective and professional
communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate cultural
awareness, maintain inventory, perform billing and collections,
process insurance, schedule patients, adapt care to different life
stages, and help the patient navigate the healthcare system.
Prerequisite Admission into the Program, all first semester
courses of the CMA program with a passage of
C (75%) in each course.
CMA 135 MA PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICAL MATH
2 (2-0)
In this class the student medical assistant will learn about the
different classifications of drugs and the most commonly used
medications, how to calculate dosages for proper administration,
the parts of a prescription, common abbreviations, and how to use
proper drug references.
CMA 166 MA CLINICAL PROCEDURES II
5 (3-4)
Within a clinical classroom the student medical assistant will learn
how medical terminology applies to the body systems, and how
each body system is affected by diseases, along with diagnostic
tests and treatments for each. The student will learn how to obtain
laboratory specimens and to perform point of care testing.
Prerequisite BUS 105, HED 105, CMA 136, CMA 100, CMA
101, CMA 102, CMA 103, CMA 104, with a
minimum accepted grade of C (75%).
CMA 175 MA CERTIFICATION REVIEW
3 (3-0)
In this capstone course, the medical assistant student will learn
about employment skills, resume writing, interview technique,
professional dress, time management, demonstrating professional
behavior, and continuing education. The student will also prepare
for the RMA exam by having review and doing practice tests.
Prerequisite Admission into the program.
CMA 177 MA PRACTICUM IMMERSION
3 (0-0-3)
The practicum experience includes placement at the ambulatory
care facility that performs a balance of administrative and clinical
activities to expose students to the necessary skills required of the
profession. It has a minimum of 160 clock hours. Students will
work under the direct supervision of a preceptor.
Prerequisite Admission into the program.
MUSIC (MUS)
MUS 101 MUSIC THEORY
3 (3-0)
The study of the elements of music-elementary theory, musical
notation, chord construction and relationships, and ear training; all
as related to the piano keyboard.
Prerequisite Admission into the program.
Prerequisite None
CMA 145 LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONCEPT
2 (2-0)
The student medical assistant will learn about documentation
guidelines, federal and state guidelines when releasing medical
records and information, following established policies when
initiating or terminating treatment, scope of practice, Code of
Ethics compliance, HIPPA, ADA Amendments Act, and local health
laws.
MUS 102 MUSIC APPRECIATION
3 (3-0)
An introduction to the sounds and composition of serious music
from ancient times to the present, with an emphasis on the
recognition of musical styles through recorded sound.
This course fulfills a humanities requirement.
Prerequisite CMA 102 with a minimum accepted grade of C
(75%)
MUS 105 GCC SYMPHONIC CHOIR
1 (0-2)
GCC Symphonic Choir is an auditioned ensemble committed to the
exploration and learning through performance of exceptional
choral literature. Junior & Senior students, from surrounding High
Schools are encourages to audit for credit as well as the greater
community for non-credit. The main goal of this group is preparing
each piece we perform extremely well emphasizing accurate
pitches, diction, phrasing, musicality, balance, blend, vocal
production, and correct period practices. In order to achieve this,
students are expected to know their individual parts completely.
Initial rehearsals will focus on part learning, while subsequent
rehearsals will address the other musical aspects listed above.
CMA 156 MA CLINICAL PROCEDURES I
5 (3-4)
Within a clinical classroom the student medical assistant will assist
with general and specialty exams, learn how to administer
medications, respond to emergencies, and how to educate
patients. Students will also learn to apply medical terminology to
the different specialties and learn about diagnostic and treatment
modalities for each body system.
Prerequisite Admission into the program, all first semester
courses of the CMA program with a passage of
C (75%) in each course.
Prerequisite None
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