MATC 2025-26 Catalog

MEDAST – MFGMNT

ethnic background, historical and immigration factors are also examined. Prerequisite(s): Dual language proficiency (English/Spanish). MEDINT-103 Credits: 3 Intro to Medical Interpretation This course introduces the professions of translation and interpretation. The different types of translation and interpretation are explored. Actual translations will be done in class, as well as interpretation exercises. The language industry will be discussed, which includes freelance translation and interpretation. Comprehension assessment done during the class will determine the learner’s competency in both working languages. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Interpreter program Applied Medical Interpretation 1 Develop interpreting skills needed within the healthcare environment. Learning centers around general information on healthcare and the healthcare system, functions within hospital departments, healthcare procedures, and the terms needed for interaction in the healthcare environment. Culture in interpreting and communication skills for advocacy are analyzed. MEDINT-106 Credits: 3 Introduction to Medical Translation Fundamental overview of the intricacies of converting texts from one language to another within the context of healthcare services. Coursework includes analysis and comprehension of English or Spanish source texts and the correct construction of writing in target languages. Explore selected materials, including patient information, medical journal articles and medico-legal documents, and use sources available to medical translators. Prerequisite(s): Dual language proficiency (English/Spanish). MEDINT-107 Credits: 5 Bilingual Medical Terminology This course delineates a detailed analysis and application of medical terms in English and Spanish. It offers the competencies required to meet or exceed the demands of medical interpreters and bilingual personnel within our nation’s healthcare systems as they work with patients of limited English proficiency. Prerequisite(s): Dual language proficiency (English/Spanish). MEDINT-108 Credits: 3 Ethics and Standards for Medical Interpreters This course delineates a critical overview of the applied ethics, risk management and legal practices found at local and national levels within healthcare organizations. It delineates the scope of service that must be observed by medical interpreters and bilingual personnel while working with patients of limited English proficiency. Prerequisite(s): Dual language proficiency (English/Spanish). (30-538-1). MEDINT-104 Credits: 3

MEDAST-302

Credits: 3

MEDAST-307

Credits: 2

Human Body in Health and Disease Focuses on diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting. Students learn to recognize the causes, signs and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis and prevention of common diseases. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-101. Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). MEDAST-303 Credits: 2 Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 1 Introduces medical assistant students to laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in a medical office setting. Students perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived routine laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory care setting. Students follow laboratory safety requirements and federal regulations while performing specimen collection and processing, microbiology, and urinalysis testing. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). MEDAST-304 Credits: 4 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 1 Introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical office setting. Students perform basic examining room skills including screening, vital signs, patient history, minor surgery and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting. Learner explores communication principles and psychology theories related to patient care. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in MEDAST-302 and MEDAST-303. MEDAST-305 Credits: 2 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures 2 Prepares students to perform phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived hematology, chemistry, immunology and laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in the ambulatory care setting. Prerequisite(s): Complete MEDAST-303 or CLABT-303. Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). MEDAST-306 Credits: 3 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 2 Prepares medical assistant students to perform patient care skills in the medical office setting. Students perform clinical procedures including administering medications, performing an electrocardiogram, assisting with respiratory testing, coaching patients and assisting with emergency situations in an ambulatory care setting. Students learn preventive care and principles of nutrition. Prerequisite(s): Complete MEDAST-304. Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1).

Medical Office Insurance and Finance Introduces medical assistant students to health insurance and finance in the medical office. Students perform bookkeeping procedures, apply managed care guidelines and complete insurance claim forms. Students use medical coding and managed care terminology to perform insurance related duties. Prerequisite(s): Complete MEDAST-302. Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). MEDAST-308 Credits: 2 Pharmacy for Allied Health Introduces students to medication classification, basic pharmacology principles and supplements. Students apply basic pharmacodynamics to identify common medications and calculate dosages in preparation for medication administration. Prerequisite(s): Complete MEDAST-302. Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). MEDAST-309 Credits: 2 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism Prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the healthcare setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of ambulatory healthcare, perform quality improvement procedures, examine legal and bioethical issues, and demonstrate awareness of diversity. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). MEDAST-310 Credits: 3 Medical Assistant Practicum Requires medical assistant students to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from all previous medical assistant courses in actual ambulatory healthcare settings. Learners perform medical assistant administrative, clinical and laboratory duties under the supervision of trained mentors to effectively transition to the role of a medical assistant. This is a supervised, unpaid, clinical experience. MAERB required practicum: 160 minimum hours (MAERB minimum) up to 216 hours. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). Complete MEDAST-301, MEDAST-302, MEDAST-303, MEDAST-304 and MEDAST-308. Completion of or currently enrolled in MEDAST-305, MEDAST-306 and MEDAST-307. MEDINT – Medical Interpreter (Department 538) MEDINT-101 Credits: 3 Cultural Awareness Recognize, respect and accept differences in customs, beliefs and behaviors in others. Learners will examine people’s specific differences and learn to respond from a variety of cultures. MEDINT-102 Credits: 3 Spanish Regionalisms/English Variants Students will explore words and expressions utilized in different countries as they relate to health, work and everyday living. Cultural

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