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Medical courses at Utah Career College include hands-on practice under the guidance of instructors with extensive experience in the subject areas. This allied health training prepares students for the serious responsibilities that await them in careers in patient care and medical administrative services:
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Medical assisting, where patients rely the CMA's skills to protect their health
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Medical Coding and Billing, where accuracy and attention to detail is essential
We offer MA (Medical Assistant) courses at campus locations in West Jordan (15 minutes from Salt Lake City Center), Layton and Orem. Medical Assistant, Health IT and Medical Billing and Coding programs also require basic computer courses, courses covering medical office procedures and general education electives, which can be fulfilled through on-campus or online classes.
Please call or e-mail us for more information on a career in medical assisting. A representative will be happy to answer any questions.
Medical Assistant Classes at Utah Career College
MA100 Medical Terminology (4 Credits)
This course is a comprehensive study of terminology used in common medical practice.
MA110 Anatomy and Physiology (5 Credits)
This course is a general introduction to human anatomy and physiology emphasizing the structures and functions of various body systems.
MA120 Health Care Law and Ethics (4 Credits)
This is an introduction to legal and ethical principles associated with the U.S. health care system. Topics include the legal system, licensure and accreditation, consent, legal reporting obligations, medical documents, torts, business law, sexual harassment and bioethics.
MA131 Introduction to Clinical Skills (3 Credits)
This is a general introduction to the clinical/laboratory aspect of the medical office. Subjects covered include OSHA standards and regulations, universal precautions, medical asepsis, infection control, and laboratory safety. This class introduces the theory and practice of autoclaving, surgical instrument identification, and assisting with minor surgeries. This class also lets the student start with capillary and venous blood collections.
MA149 Patient Care Sciences I (3 Credits)
This course combines lecture with clinical practice to acquaint students with basic concepts of outpatient care. Topics include patient relations, clinical charting and documentation, vital signs, patient rooming, and physical examinations.
Prerequisites: MA100
MA151 Introduction to Patient Care Sciences (3 Credits)
This course combines lecture with clinical practice to acquaint students with basic concepts of outpatient care. Topics include patient relations, clinical charting and documentation, vital signs, patient rooming and physical examinations.
MA156 Clinical Specialties (3 Credits)
This course combines lecture with clinical practice to acquaint students with the clinical specialty exam.
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110
MA157 Patient Care Sciences II (3 Credits)
This class presents the theory and practice of electrocardiogram together with a review of the cardiopulmonary body systems. Students acquire skills necessary to perform an ECG and Spirometry, recognize and assess a cardiopulmonary emergency, provide first aid care, and administer CPR. Professional CPR and First Aid certification will be awarded upon successful completion.
Prerequisites: MA131, AND MA149 OR MA151
MA161 Pharmacology (3 Credits)
This course covers principles of pharmacology and drug therapy.
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110 OR NS150, AND FM052
MA167 Introduction to Laboratory Sciences (4 Credits)
In this general introduction to the clinical laboratory sciences and routine urinalysis, students learn laboratory safety, glassware, specimen collection, metric conversions, laboratory calculations, quality assurance/control, mensuration, and macroscopic, chemical and microscopic urinalysis.
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110 OR NS150, AND FM052
MA212 Microbiology and Urinalysis (3 Credits)
This course introduces the theory and practice of basic clinical microbiology and routine urinalysis. Topics include specimen collection and processing, cultures, gram stains, macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis.
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110 OR NS150, AND MA131
MA222 Clinical Hematology and Microbiology (4 Credits)
This is an introduction to the theory and practice of basic clinical hematology and basic clinical microbiology. Topics include specimen collection and processing, phlebotomy and capillary puncture, hematopoiesis, blood cell morphology, anemia and leukemias, and common assays.
Prerequisites: MA167
MA223 Hematology and Immunology (3 Credits)
This is an introduction to the theory and practice of basic clinical hematology and basic clinical immunology. Topics include specimen collection and processing, phlebotomy and capillary puncture, hematopoiesis, blood cell morphology, anemia, leukemia, and common assays.
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110 OR NS150, AND MA131
MA226 Radiography I (3 Credits)
This course introduces the radiographic equipment and the basic science and physics of x-ray. Anatomy and pathology of the skeletal system is reviewed. Students are instructed on the legal, ethical, and safety considerations related to the practice of radiography. Students study terms and techniques applied in the practice of Limited Scope Radiography. Film processing techniques and quality assessment are covered.
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110 OR NS150
MA227 Radiography II (3 Credits)
This course builds on concepts learned in Radiography I. Positioning techniques are presented for upper and lower extremities, pelvis, spine, skull, sinus, thorax, and abdomen. Students position for basic exams, critique images and perfect techniques. Students prepare for the ARRT Limited Scope exam.
Prerequisites: MA226
MA228 Radiology (4 Credits)
This course prepares students to take clinical x-rays of the chest, extremities, skull/sinuses and spine. Podiatric radiography is also covered. After passing this course, students may take the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology exam given by the American Registry of Radiographic Technicians (ARRT).
Prerequisites: MA100, AND MA110 OR NS150
MA230 CMA Review Seminar (3 Credits)
This is a summary course reviewing the skills, knowledge, and medical assisting abilities acquired throughout the program. This course assists the student in preparation for the medical assistant certification with the review of critical clinical skills and professional development issues.
Prerequisites: MA222, AND MA120, AND MA151, AND MA156, AND MA161, AND MA228
MA297 Clinical Practicum (8 Credits)
This capstone course is an unpaid clinical practicum. Students integrate skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired in coursework through hands-on applications in clinical environments. Sites include outpatient family, OB-GYN, pediatric and internal medicine practices.
Prerequisites: MA230, AND CM250 OR PD250
MA299 Clinical Training (9 Credits)
This capstone course is an unpaid externship. Students integrate skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired in coursework through hands-on applications in clinical environments. Externship sites include outpatient family, OB-GYN, pediatric and internal medicine practices.
Prerequisites: MA230, AND PD250
Our medical assistant courses are designed to serve students in the following programs:
Our graduates have the skills to succeed and take advantage of career opportunities in medical assisting and related fields, and our Career Placement Department provides individual job search assistance to every graduate.
Contact our Admissions Office for more information. We have campus locations in West Jordan (15 miles south of Salt Lake City Center), Layton and Orem.