Medical Assisting (MDA) at Wytheville Community College
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- 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 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 107 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
- Focuses on the administration of medications by the Medical Assistant. Introduces general principles of drug action, pharmacology of the major drug classifications, and drug effects.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - MDA 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice 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