Medical Assisting (MDA) at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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 102 - Medical Assistant Science II
- Prepares students to perform patient care procedures including but not limited to respiratory care procedures, basic nursing arts, equipment maintenance, and patient teaching.Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MDA 103 - Medical Assistant Science III
- Prepares students to perform clinical assistant skills and emergency care procedures and to meet the state requirements for licensure in radiography.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits - MDA 104 - Medical Assistant Science IV
- Prepares students to perform diagnostic tests and assist with physical examinations including ECG administration, basic pulmonary function, testing, catheterization and assisting with minor surgery including sterilization.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - MDA 196 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. 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 - MDA 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits