Medical Assisting (MDA) at Rappahannock Community College
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- MDA 95 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MDA 100 - Introduction to Medical Assisting
- Introduces the student to the medical practice environment. Stresses the responsibilities of the humanistic approach in the rendering of health care.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - MDA 101 - Medical Assistant Science I
- Provides an in-depth study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology for the medical assistant. Focuses on clinical application and decision-making in the health environment.Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
4-5 credits - MDA 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - MDA 203 - Medical Office Procedures
- Instructs the student in the practice of the management of medical offices in areas such as receptionist duties, telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, verbal and written communications, medical and non-medical record management. Explains library and editorial duties, inventory, care of equipment and supplies, security, office maintenance, management responsibilities, placement, and professional ethics and professionalism.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MDA 207 - Medical Law and Ethics
- Instructs the student in the legal relationship of the physician, patient, and medical assistant; professional liabilities, Medical Practice Acts, professional attitudes and behavior and the types of medical practice. Also includes a basic history of medicine.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - MDA 208 - Medical Office Coding
- Introduces the students to ICD-9 conversion to ICD-10 and CPT-4 classification coding systems used in physician offices, hospitals and ambulatory care settings.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MDA 209 - Medical Office Insurance
- Focuses on various medical insurance policies with in-depth study of health insurance and managed care including capitation versus few for service in the HMO area. Discusses managed care companies in this area and their requirements.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MDA 210 - Medical Office Software Applications
- Instructs the students in the use of software in the medical office including billing, scheduling appointment and patient records.Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 credits