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Kauai Community College • Fall 2024 Class Availability

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Medical Assisting (MEDA)

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  42251 MEDA 105 0 Intro Medical Assisting 3 V Mathis 11 5     R 1230-0320p HLTSCI 128 08/26-12/20
This course provides an introduction to medical assisting. The course focuses on the concepts of effective communication and protective practices related to health and safety to prevent illness and injury. Basic nutritional concepts and therapeutic diets will also be discussed. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42113 MEDA 120 0 Clinical Medical Asst I 2 D J Otoman 11 5     W 0400-0550p HLTSCI 128 08/26-12/20
This course introduces the basic clinical skills and procedures required to function as a medical assistant. Topics include integrated clinical procedures, and assisting with specialty exams and procedures. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42114 MEDA 120L 0 Clinical Medical Asst I Lab 1 D J Otoman 11 5     W 0600-0850p HLTSCI 127 08/26-12/20
This course enables students to apply basic clinical skills during client screening and procedures required to function as a medical assistant. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42115 MEDA 143 0 Admin Medical Asst I 2 V Mathis 11 5     R 0400-0550p HLTSCI 128 08/26-12/20
This course introduces basic concepts of administrative medical assisting including client scheduling, maintaining of client records, and medical insurance. Communication and confidentiality in relation to administrative duties will also be discussed. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42116 MEDA 143L 0 Admin Medical Asst I Lab 1 V Mathis 11 5     R 0600-0850p BUS 110 08/26-12/20
This course introduces the administrative skills and procedures required to function as a medical assistant. Students will apply administrative medical assisting skills in the lab and clinical setting related to client scheduling, maintaining of client records, communication, and medical insurance. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42117 MEDA 150 0 Medical Assisting Science 4 V Mathis 11 5     T 1130-0320p HLTSCI 128 08/26-12/20
This course covers basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology, characteristics of disease processes, etiology, treatment methods, and pathophysiology of selected diseases from major body systems including related medical terminology. The application of disease related principles to the function of Medical Assisting practice will also be discussed. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42118 MEDA 176 0 Admin of Medications 2 V Mathis 11 5     T 0400-0550p HLTSCI 128 08/26-12/20
This course will provide an introduction to basic pharmacology and medication administration. Students will learn the basic classification of medications, administration techniques and use applied mathematics to safely prepare and administer medications in a medical office setting. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval
  42119 MEDA 176L 0 Admin of Medications Lab 1 V Mathis 11 5     T 0600-0850p HLTSCI 127 08/26-12/20
This course will provide instruction on medication administration. Students will use applied mathematics and clinical techniques to safely prepare and administer medications in a medical office setting. Special Approval: Academic Advisor Approval


General Education Requirements:
FGA = Foundation GMP-A DA = Diversification-Arts DP = Diversification-Physical Science
FGB = Foundation GMP-B DB = Diversification-Biological Science DS = Diversification-Social Science
FGC = Foundation GMP-C DH = Diversification-Humanities DY = Diversification-Laboratory (science)
FQ = Foundation Quantitative Reasoning DL = Diversification-Literatures
FS = Foundation Symbolic Reasoning
FW = Foundation Written Communication


Focus Requirements
AC = Alternative Communication HAP = Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues PH = Physical Health
CH = Cognitive Health PC = Pacific Island Culture WI = Writing Intensive


Special Designations:
ONLD = Fully Online Program IDAP = eBook Access OI = Off-Island C19 = Online due to COVID-19 SF = Sustainability Focused
ONL5 = 5-Week Online Program TXT0 = Textbook Cost $0 OS = Off-Site EC = Early College


Class Meeting Days:
M = Monday R = Thursday U = Sunday
T = Tuesday F = Friday TBA = To Be Announced/Arranged
W = Wednesday S= Saturday