MEDA 220 Human Diseases

This course focuses on human diseases that are frequently first diagnosed or treated in the medical office or clinic setting. The course provides an overview of the disease process and is organized by a systems approach. It provides a description of diseases, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite: Placement in the Medical Assistant program or Medical Coding program or Surgical First Assistant program or instructor permission.

Credits

3.00 Credits

MEDA 220Human Diseases

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course focuses on human diseases that are frequently first diagnosed or treated in the medical office or clinic setting. The course provides an overview of the disease process and is organized by a systems approach. It provides a description of diseases, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite: Placement in the Medical Assistant program or Medical Coding program or Surgical First Assistant program or instructor permission.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies