Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

 Study Guide to Accompany Comprehensive Medical Assisting, Lindh et al, 6 th ed. (ISBN: 978-1-305-96485-3) – REQUIRED  Medical Dictionary of your choice – recommended  Medical Assisting Tote – only available at the DCB bookstore – REQUIRED  Bundle for the text and study guide (cost effective option at the DCB bookstore) (ISBN: 978-1-337-74015-9) Course Requirements :  The student is expected to read the assigned chapters, as well as any lecture notes and slides posted by the instructor.  The student is expected to participate and provide feedback on all discussion questions within the week they are assigned. This is not option and is a part of the grade for the course.  All discussions must be well thought out and contain relevant content, including responses to other students’ discussion threads.  Students are expected to practice clinical skills until they are comfortable doing them. 1. Skills demonstration is required and consists of video recordings of the student performing the skill(s) requested. 2. Student videos will be uploaded within the course as assigned. 3. Failure to submit ANY of the required videos will result in a failing grade for the entire course. 4. The student may also make a video appointment (via Skype) with the instructor, if he/she has questions about specific skills.  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. Inappropriate communication will not be tolerated.  The instructor reserves the right to give assignments that may not be listed in this syllabus. Tentative Course Outline : Week 1:  Chapter 1 – The Medical Assisting Profession  Chapter 2 – Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team  Quiz 1 (Ch. 1-2) Week 2:  Chapter 3 – Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant  Chapter 4 – Therapeutic Communication Skills Week 3:  Chapter 5 – The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with a Life-Threatening Illness  Exam 1 (Ch. 3-5) Week 4:  Chapter 6 – Legal Considerations  Chapter 7 – Ethical Considerations