West Shore Community College Catalog 2021-2022

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ALH 145 - Medical Assistant Procedures II

Offered WI
Lecture-2 Lab-8
6 credit hrs/10 contact hrs
Prerequisites: ALH 104 - Medical Terminology, ALH 110 - Foundations of Medical Assisting, ALH 140 - Medical Assistant Procedures I, and ANP 118 - Introduction to the Human Body with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Pre/Corequisites: ALH 136 - Pharmacology Fundamentals, OIS 105 - Medical Office Coding & Ins Billing, and OIS 120 - Electronic Medical Records with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
The theory and procedures for skills performed in a medical office are a continuation of ALH 140. Additional topics such as quality control measures, understanding legal issues of the most current testing protocols, and safety and emergency practices will be covered. Must pass required healthcare background check and physical and have a current AHA Provider BLS card.