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MDCA 1201 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (2)
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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)
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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. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1302. The student may register for either MDCA 1202 or MDCA 1302, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1205 Medical Law and Ethics (2)
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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 and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1213 Medical Terminology (2)
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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. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1313. The student may register for either MDCA 1213 or MDCA 1313, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.)
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MDCA 1216 Procedures in a Clinical Setting (2)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1202. The student may register for either MDCA 1302 or MDCA 1202, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology (3)
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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. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1213. The student may register for either MDCA 1313 or MDCA 1213, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
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MDCA 1352 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures (3)
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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. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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MDCA 1409 Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants (4)
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Prerequisite: None.
Emphasis on normal human anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. (4 Lec.)
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MDCA 1421 Administrative Procedures (4)
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Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201.
A course in medical office procedures which may include 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)
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Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201.
Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics. (4 Lec.)
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MDCA 2361 Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant (3)
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Prerequisite: Admission into the El Centro College Medical Assisting Program, MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201, MDCA 1205, MDCA 1443, MDCA 1421, MDCA 1247, MRMT 1211, MRMT 1192, MDCA 1216, MDCA 1217, MDCA 1251, ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (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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