College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes


MEDICAL ASSISTING

MEDA 120        3.0 units                                                
Medical Terminology I                                                    
Learn to speak, spell, and write the language of medicine. The fundamental
language necessary for those seeking to enter a health care or legal
field. May be taken before or after MEDA 121. Transfer Credit: CSU
5151    Benavides V
        J       W 2:10-5pm, IVC/PM255

MEDA 121        3.0 units                                                
Medical Terminology II                                                   
This is a course in medical word building, with special emphasis upon
spelling, and anatomical, diagnostic, surgical, and pathological
terminology. Transfer Credit: CSU
5152    Miller J
        E       M 2:10-5pm, IVC/PM255

MEDA 126        2.0 units                                                
Medical Office Computers - MediSoft                                      
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH MEDA 126L
This theory course will provide an overview of computers in the medical
office. The focus will be on the MediSoft program where we will learn the
basic functions of the software. Transfer Credit: CSU
5153    Miller J
        M       M 10:10-12noon, IVC/PM255

MEDA 126L       0.5 unit                                                 
Medical Office Computers - MediSoft Lab                                  
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH MEDA 126
This laboratory class will apply theory learned in MEDA 126 and provide
students with practical exercises on the computer using the MediSoft
program. Transfer Credit: CSU
5154    Miller J
        C       M 12:10-1:30pm, IVC/AS102

MEDA 136        2.5 units                                                
Medical Lab Procedures                                                   
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH MEDA 136L
This theory course will review lab procedures commonly performed by
medical assistants in the laboratory, clinic, or medical office. Transfer
Credit: CSU
5155    Lacy C
        G       T 9:10-11:30am, IVC/PM255

MEDA 136L       1.0 unit                                                 
Med Lab Procedures Lab                                                   
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH MEDA 136
This laboratory course will provide the student with basic skills to
perform common laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests often performed
in medical offices and clinics. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5156    Lacy C
        R       W 11:10-2pm, IVC/PM252
5157    Lacy C
        A       T 12:40-3:30pm, IVC/PM252

MEDA 141        3.0 units                                                
Phlebotomy Techniques                                                    
Prerequisite: W/141L;ADVS 136
This course will provide students with knowledge of the role of the
phlebotomist and information on the techniques, skills, and equipment for
safe and effective blood collection procedures. Student must show proof of
High School graduation or GED or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
5158    1/22-3/20       Dobra L                           
        T 6:10-9pm, IVC/PM252 & PM255                     
        and Th 6:10-8:30pm, IVC/PM252 & PM255             
        Note: Room changed to PM252 & PM255, T 6:10-9pm   
              and to PM252 & PM255, Th 6:10-8:30pm        
        Also meets one Saturday to be arranged.

MEDA 141L       1.0 unit                                                 
Phlebotomy Techniques Practicum                                          
Prerequisite: W/141; ADVS 136L
Students will practice and perform capillary and venipunctures in a
medical setting under supervision of clinical personnel and instructor.
Required: lab coat, name tag and student patch. Each student will be
assigned to work one week from 9-5pm between 3/24-6/6 in a clinical
setting to complete the 50 hours for this course. Students will not be
admitted to this class without proof of required documents. The State
requires the student to provide a completed health clearance form,
negative TB test, and proof of High School graduation or GED or
equivalent. ($35 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5159    3/24-6/06       Dobra L
        TBA IVC/PM252/FIELD

MEDA 145        2.0 units                                                
Holistic Health, Disease, and Research                                   
This course explores holistic approaches to disease/illness commonly
treated/diagnosed in medical offices, their causative factors, treatment
and related research. Transfer Credit: CSU
5160    Lacy C
        F       W 8:40-10:30am, IVC/PM255

MEDA 150        1.5 units                                                
Pharmacology for Medical Assistants                                      
This course introduces the student to common drugs/medications used in
outpatient medical care and their simple mathematical computations.
Transfer Credit: CSU
5161    Chang J
        F       M 8:10-9:30am, IVC/PM255

MEDA 210L       2.5 units                                                
Clinical Externship                                                      
Prerequisite: PLEASE SEE CATALOG
This course extends the student's educational preparation from the
classroom to the clinic/office for practice. Physical exam, health
clearance, immunizations, CPR and First Aid are required. ($10 material
fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5162    3/20-5/15       Lacy C
        ThF 9:10-12:30pm, IVC/PM252
        and ThF 1:10-5pm, Off-site Clinical Facilities
        Students will not be admitted to this class without required
        documents. First clinical day will be held in POMO 252, and two days
        TBA.

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