MEDA215 Medical Administrative Procedures

Department of Business Studies: Medical Assisting

  1. Course Number and Title

    MEDA215 Medical Administrative Procedures

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250

  4. Prerequisites

    OADM140 or OADM101 plus OADM104

    Corequisites

    OADM140 or OADM101 plus OADM104

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course examines the role and function of the medical professional. Topics including patient education, compliance with HIPAA, and relationships with health care providers are covered. Students are introduced to the latest in financial procedures, financial management concepts, and communication technology and skills essential in preparing them for today's job market.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will
        1. demonstrate an understanding of the role of the health care worker while performing administrative duties;
        2. perform basic bookkeeping
        3. demonstrate an understanding of procedural and diagnostic coding while using computer simulation software; and
        4. perform office operational functions.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. professional and career responsibilities
      2. interpersonal communication
      3. written communication
      4. financial administration
      5. managing the medical office
      6. career opportunities

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will be assessed by quizzes, tests, in-class activities, office related simulations, and article summaries.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 3/99; Revised 4/05; Revised 12/2009