Medical Assistant
MA 2113: Basic Pharmacology with an Overview of Microbiology
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Basic pharmacology as it relates to the drug interaction with each of the body systems
and classifications of drugs will be covered. Administration of medications and an
overview of microbiology and immunology will also be included. Students will utilize
the Internet for research in the course.
Lecture: 3 hours; Ozark Allied Health Fee: $93.
MA 2123: Medical Office Computer Systems and Insurance
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
This course will prepare the medical assistant to work as an administrative medical
assistant in a health care facility. Students are introduced to the computerization
of the medical office using EMR operational systems. Topics covered will include recording
patient and non-patient information, scheduling appointments, posting payments, creating
financial reports, producing patient statements and claim forms, filing electronic
claims, and working with various types of insurance.
Lecture: 3 hours; Ozark Allied Health Fee: $93.
MA 2133: Medical Assistant Administrative Practice
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Introduction of medical office administrative procedures. Topics include interpersonal
skills, professionalism, written and oral communication, medical records management
(paper and electronic), various office filing systems, account receivable and payable
procedures, office management practices and patient education.
Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 2 hours; Ozark Malpractice Insurance Fee: $16; Ozark
Allied Health Fee: $93.
MA 2143: Coding Principles for the Medical Office
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
This course introduces the medical assisting student to the concepts of coding medical
diagnoses and procedures in the ambulatory health setting. A study of the principles
of disease coding using the ICD-10-CM classification system and procedural coding
using CPT-4. Areas emphasized during the course include: the purpose of coding,
accurate application of coding principles, and methods to assure quality data.
Ozark Allied Health fee: $93.
MA 2153: Medical Assistant Role in Emergency Preparedness
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assistant program.
This course is designed to train students in the role of the medical assistant during
emergency situations and be able to transfer their skills to real world situations.
Emphasis will be put on planning and preparation for avoidable emergencies. Students
will apply critical thinking skills in a response to stressful scenarios including
a variety of environmental disorders, natural disasters and emergency situations.
Obtaining CPR and First Aid certification are also included in this course.
Ozark Allied Health fee: $93.
MA 2213: Medical Laboratory Orientation and Instrumentation
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Co-requisite: MA 2212.
This course is concerned with both the theoretical and practical application of a
wide range of clinical laboratory duties performed by the medical assistant. Topics
will include hematology, urinalysis, coagulation processes, body chemistry analysis,
microbiology, and mathematical and statistical assessments in the clinical setting.
Lecture: 3 hours; Ozark Allied Health Fee: $93.
MA 2214: Medical Laboratory Orientation and Instrumentation Laboratory
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Co-requisite: MA 2213.
Application of the theoretical practices discovered in MA 2212. Topics will include
clinical laboratory orientation, safety protocols and requirements, phlebotomy, laboratory
procedures and techniques, introduction to laboratory instrumentation (both manual
and automated), care of equipment and quality control principles.
Laboratory: 4 hours; Ozark Allied Health Fee: $124.
MA 2222: Medical Assistant Practice Laboratory
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Co-requisite: MA 2223
This course is designed to allow for practice in local health facilities. Students
will complete a two-hour laboratory in the simulated lab and will be assigned to area
clinics on a weekly basis working under the supervision of clinic personnel and the
Medical Assisting Program Director. While at the medical facility students will apply
the theories, concepts and procedures covered in MA 2223.
Laboratory: 5 hours weekly; Ozark Malpractice Insurance Fee: $16; Ozark Allied Health
Fee: $62.
MA 2223: Medical Assistant Practice
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Co-requisite: MA 2222.
Topics covered will include clinical examination room techniques, instrument identification,
sterilization procedures, operation and care of electrocardiograph, spirometry, asepsis,
sterilization and assisting with minor surgery, physiotherapy, nutrition, child abuse
and maltreatment, and specialist assisting.
Ozark Allied Health Fee: $93.
MA 2233: Legal and Ethical Practices of the Medical Office
Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
A study of the principles of law as applied to the health field, with special emphasis
to the Medical Assistant's role in the ambulatory health setting. Consideration is
given to the importance of patient health records as a legal document, HIPAA rules,
Patient's Bill of Rights, and Confidentiality guidelines. Students will be able to
differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants.
The course will also address moral and ethical responsibility in the medical office.
Ozark Allied Health fee: $93.
MA 2312: Medical Assistant Seminar
Prerequisite: Completion of all other required courses in Medical Assisting curriculum.
Co-requisite: MA 2314.
A seminar following the internship (practicum). Topics discussed will be based on
those arising from the student's experiences while on his/her internship. Resume building,
successful interview techniques and new employee procedures will also be covered,
along with extensive practice for the medical assistant certification examination.
Ozark Allied Health Fee: $62.
MA 2314: Medical Assisting Practicum
Prerequisite: Completion of all other required courses in Medical Assisting curriculum.
Co-requisite: MA 2312
This course is scheduled at the end of the program for the student to have the opportunity
to perform various clinical and administrative procedures under supervision of clinic
personnel and the Medical Assisting Practicuim Coordinator or Program Director. The
student will remain in a medical facility for a period of four weeks (160 hours).
Practicum assignments may be made anywhere in Arkansas. Various classroom and lab
assignments will be assigned to assess student readiness to sit for the CMA examination.
Students must assume the full financial responsibility for this assignment.
Ozark Allied Health fee: $124.