Medical Assistant - 1440 Hours - MBS Career Institute

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Medical Assistant – 1440 Hours

This program consists of 1440 hours of the Medical Assistant curriculum. It equips the graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet clinical requirements in a medical office or other allied health fields as medical office specialists.

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Skills You Will Gain

Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Procedures
EKG/ Electrocardiography
Medical Terminology
Medical Office Procedures
Phlebotomy
Career Development
Computer related skills
Business English
Internship

Medical Assistant w/Advanced ESL

This program consists of 1440 hours of the Medical Assistant curriculum as listed above and 60 hours of Advanced Transitional ESL for total course hours of 1500.

Medical Assistant w/ESL

This program consists of 1440 hours of the Medical Assistant curriculum as listed above and 360 hours of ESL 5-6 (including Advanced Transitional ESL) for total course hours of 1800. Upon completion of the ESL component of the program, students will be required to take an exam before continuing with this curriculum.

Medical Assistant w/Comprehensive ESL

This program consists of 1800 hours of the Medical Assistant with ESL curriculum as listed above and 360 hours of ESL 3-4 for total course hours of 2160.
Upon completion of the ESL component of the program, students will be required to take an exam before continuing with this curriculum.

Courses in this Specialization

Course	Instructional Hours
Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Procedures I This course covers the body organization and processes, medical specialties and measurements. The students will learn about common diseases and disorders, the skeletal, muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems	60
Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Procedures II This course teaches the students the following: the nervous system, the sense organs, the endocrine system, digestive system, urinary system and body fluids and reproduction. Medical emergencies and first aid is also covered.	60
Business English: Correspondence This course provides a basic foundation for writing general office correspondence with major emphasis given to the structure of business letters and the composition of various types of office correspondence.	60
Business English: Oral Communications This course emphasizes on teaching the student the oral communication skills necessary for successful business management. Topics include preparing a business speech, skills for business meetings and effective telephone conversations.	60
Business Math Students are introduced to the basic mathematical skills encountered in the office and required by modern business. This course focuses on proficiency in solving business mathematical problems.	60
Career Development Students will learn the skills how to successfully market themselves and obtain gainful employment. Subjects covered include, the preparation of resumes, cover letters and interview techniques.	30
Client Relations This course teaches students how to effectively provide courteous customer service. The effects of customer service on business success and how to deal with difficult customer encounters.	30
Electrocardiography This course teaches the basic Electrocardiography procedures and skills including the structure, function and conduction system of the heart the role of the EKG technician, Guidelines for patient care, HIPAA standards. Student will be able to identify the parts and functions of single and multi – channel EKG machines, describe its proper use and maintenance, prepare a patient and successfully perform EKG’s.	60
Internship This is on-the-job experience in a physician’s office or other health-care facility. Learning objectives are met and evaluation is provided by the field supervisor where the student is interning as well as the internship coordinator.	360
Introduction to Computers This primary theory course will acquaint students with the concepts and capabilities of the computer system, including word processing, spreadsheet, database management and graphics software.	60
Keyboarding I – Beginning This course provides instruction in the proper operating techniques, mastery of the keyboard, knowledge of the parts of the typewriter, centering, erasing techniques, basic letters, memoranda, tabulations and envelopes.	60
Keyboarding II – Intermediate Students are given instruction in production typing which includes work in business letters, memoranda, reports, business forms and special tabulations. Prerequisite: Keyboarding I.	60
Medical Office Procedures This course provides and reinforces the essential medical office procedures encountered in a medical office environment. Major emphasis is given to medical vocabulary, medical forms and medical correspondence. Prerequisite: Keyboarding I.	60
Medical Records & Insurance Coding I This course emphasizes the insurance aspect of medical records management. As more people in today’s society pay for their medical treatment through health insurance plans, learning the coding and filing of insurance forms has become essential to the field of Medical Assistant. Analysis of accident reports is reviewed and special emphasis is given to asking the patients hard-to-ask questions.	60
Medical Records & Insurance Coding II This course is a continuation of Medical Records and Insurance Coding I. Students increase their knowledge of proper billing and coding procedures. Prerequisite: Medical Records and Insurance Coding I.	60
Medical Records & Insurance Coding III This course is a continuation of Medical Records and Insurance Coding II. Students further their medical records management and coding skills. Exercises of actual patient’s record maintenance and billing practices are emphasized. Prerequisite: Medical Records and Insurance Coding II.	60
Medical Terminology This course emphasizes the vocabulary utilized in the medical field. Major emphasis is placed on the definition and spelling of medical terms.	60
Medical Assistant Typing and Transcription This course prepares students with the Basic Skills to transcribe medical correspondence from verbal transcription machines. Proper grammar and punctuation are stressed. Also, this course emphasizes the development of speed, accuracy and proofreading. Prerequisite: Keyboarding II or equivalent.	30
Microsoft Office This comprehensive course teaches students how to effectively utilize the Microsoft Office Professional software package. Subjects include word processing using MS Word, creating spreadsheets using MS Excel, building a database with MS Access, designing printed presentations using MS PowerPoint.	120
Phlebotomy Students will learn basic Phlebotomy skills such as: to identify the types and structures of blood vessels, HIPAA standards, routine phlebotomy procedures, perform various routine blood collections, store and prepare a sample for transportation and procedures for quality assurance.	30
ESL 5-6 (including Advanced Transitional ESL) or ESL 3-4	360

Textbooks You Will Need

Books	ISBN	Price

Basic Business Mathematics	978-0-07-161158-9	$ 20.00
Basic Keyboarding For The Medical Office Assistant	978-1-4018-1189-1	$ 220.00
College Keyboarding	978-1-133-58897-9	$ 220.00
Computer Concepts	978-1-133-62616-9	$ 125.00
Computerized Medical Office Procedures	978-1-4557-2620-2	$ 150.00
Customer Service	978-1-259-95407-8	$ 140.00
Electrocardiography For Health Care Personnel	978-0-07-802067-4	$ 100.00
First Aid / C P R / A E D For Schools And The Community	978-158480665-3	$ 15.00
Global Links 1: English For International Business	978-0-13-098512-5	$ 50.00
Global Links 2: English For International Business	978-0-13-088396-4	$ 60.00
Learning Microsoft Office 2010	978-0-13510-912-0	$ 130.00
Medical Terminology Simplified	978-0-80-363971-3	$ 90.00
Phlebotomy Handbook	978-0-13-314456-7	$ 10.00
Step-by-step Medical Coding	978-0-323-430814	$ 110.00
The Anatomy And Physiology Learning System	978-1-4377-0393-1	$ 80.00
Job Hunting	978-0-940712-04-1	$ 5.00

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