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Medical courses at Broadview University (formerly 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 medical assistant'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 Broadview University
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
MAT505 Application and Assessment of Lower Body Muscle Function I (2 Credits)
Students will be introduced to Muscle Activation Techniques for the lower body and explore the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in lower body movements and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness. Study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics, and reinforcement exercises.
MAT515 Applications and Assessments of Lower Body Muscle Function II (2 Credits)
Students will investigate Muscle Activation Techniques for the lower body and examine the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in lower body movements and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness with a focus on the lower extremities. Further study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics, and reinforcement exercises.
MAT520 Applications and Assessments of Upper Body Muscle Function I (2 Credits)
Students will be introduced to Muscle Activation Techniques for the upper body and explore the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in upper body movements and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness with a focus on the shoulder girdle. Study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics, and reinforcement exercises.
MAT525 Applications and Assessments of Upper Body Muscle Function II (2 Credits)
Students will investigate Muscle Activation Techniques for the upper body and examine the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in upper body movements and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness. Further study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, including break testing and neuroproprioceptive response testing; palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics; and reinforcement exercises.
MAT530 Muscle Activation Techniques: Intermediate Level Theory and Application (2 Credits)
In this course, students will prepare for advanced Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) studies. They will comprehensively review MAT theory and the relationship of muscle function to joint stability as it relates to joint mobility. Students will review range of motion in upper body and lower body movements and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness. Further review and assessment will include applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics and reinforcement exercises.
MAT535 Applications and Assessments of Trunk and Spine Muscle Function (3 Credits)
Students will investigate Muscle Activation Techniques for the trunk and spine and explore the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in movements of the trunk and spine and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness in the trunk and spine. Further study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics, and reinforcement exercises.
MAT540 Applications and Assessments of the Cervical Spine Muscle Function (2 Credits)
Students will investigate Muscle Activation Techniques for the cervical spine and explore the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in movements of the cervical spine and use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness in the cervical spine. Further study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics, and reinforcement exercises.
MAT545 Applications and Assessments of Small Motion Muscle Function (2 Credits)
Students will investigate Muscle Activation Techniques for the hand, foot and tempromandibular joint (TMJ) and explore the relationship of muscle function to joint stability, relating to joint mobility. Students will evaluate range of motion in movements of the foot, hand, and TMJ and study normal TMJ function versus TMJ dysfunction. They will use the assessments to identify areas of muscle weakness in the foot, hand and TMJ. Further study includes applications of isolated muscle strength testing, palpation of muscle attachment points along with corrective isometrics, and reinforcement exercises.
MAT600 Muscle Activation Techniques: Comprehensive Review (2 Credits)
The course is focused on the successful integration of MAT concepts and practices within the context of health fitness and wellness. Students will complete a comprehensive review of MAT applications, assessments of muscle functions, and corrective isometrics and reinforcement exercises. Further review will include an examination of how series and sequences of MAT can be used to improve muscle strength and agility.
MAT650 Externship (5 Credits)
This capstone course integrates the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired for application of MAT in a health fitness/wellness environment. The emphasis will be on a variety of skills common to professional practitioners in this field. To complete the MAT core course sequence, students will demonstrate competence in the areas measured for this course.
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.