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MDCA 1201 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1271 or MEDT 1270 and MEDA 1272.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313.
A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1202 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDT 1274.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1201.
A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1205 Medical Law and Ethics (2)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program.
Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Includes current ethical issues as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1213 Medical Terminology (2) New course added June 12, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1216 Procedures in a Clinical Setting (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1275.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1205 and MDCA 1201.
Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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MDCA 1217 Procedures in a Clinical Setting (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1276.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1216, MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201.
Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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MDCA 1247 Pharmacology and Administration of Medications (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1280.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201.
Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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MDCA 1251 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1277.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201.
Emphasis on common laboratory procedures performed in the physician's office or clinical setting. Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, and electrocardiography. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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MDCA 1302 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number HIMT 1376.
Prerequisite: SCIT 1407 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, SCIT 1408 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, HITT 1205 Medical Terminology and HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced.
A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment , signs, and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1370.
Prerequisite: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program.
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. (3 Lec.)
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MDCA 1352 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Emphasis on common laboratory procedures performed in the physician’s office or clinic setting. Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, and electrocardiography. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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MDCA 1421 Administrative Procedures (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1270 and MEDA 1273.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201.
A course in medical office procedures, including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, transcriptions, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and use of computer in the medical office. (4 Lec.)
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MDCA 1443 Medical Insurance (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1279.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201.
Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/reimbursement by patient or third party. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics. (4 Lec.)
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MDCA 2361 Clinical (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course number MDCA 2388.)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1313, SPCH 1311, MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201, MDCA 1205, MDCA 1443, MDCA 1421, MRMT 1211, MRMT 1192, MDCA 1247, MDCA 1216. MDCA 1217 and MDCA 1251.
This is an advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge and gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close supervision is provided by a preceptor in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. (10 Ext.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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