St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

MEDICAL CLINICAL ASSISTANT

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

Computer and Office Technology Dept. 810-989-5628

The position of the medical clinical assistant is both challenging and rewarding, as it assists physicians in examining and treating patients. Positions can be found in a variety of doctors' and dentists' offices, hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Duties may include taking vital signs, preparing patients, documenting patient histories, assisting in exams, collecting specimens, giving injections, and sterilizing supplies and equipment, as well as a number of basic clerical duties necessary to have an office run effectively and efficiently.

Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine and/or positive titer is a prerequisite to the following courses: OA 287, OA 288, OA 200A & B. Please see an Office Administration discipline advisor for details.

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

OA 130 Time and Project Management for Students 1

OA 135 Automated Office Principles and Practices 4

ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3

OA 115* Intermediate Keyboarding CL 4

BIO 160 Anatomy & Physiology for the Health Care Professional 4

Total credits this semester: 16

2nd Semester Semester Hours

OA 282 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants 2

OA 161 Office Technology CT OC 4

OA 280A Medical Terminology 2

PE 143 Emergency Medical Care 3

PSY 180 Introduction to Psychology CT 4

Total credits this semester: 15

SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

OA 262 Records Management for the Automated Office CT 4

OA 285 Medical Office Administrative Procedures 4

OA 287 Beginning Medical Clinical Techniques 3

OA 125 Business Communications OC WR 4

Total credits this semester: 15

2nd Semester Semester Hours

BUS 158 Business Math CT MA 4

OA 288 Advanced Medical Clinical Techniques 3

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3

OA 200A Co-Operative Educational Experience 3

OA 200B Co-Operative Educational Experience 3

Total credits this semester: 16

Total Credit Hours = 62

Total Contact Hours = 62

* OA 110 Beginning Keyboarding or equivalent is a prerequisite.