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MDA112 - Medical/Administrative Office Applications (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MDA 109
Covers the general flow of information in a medical office and the role that computers play in
administrative tasks. Simulation software is used to reflect today’s office environment such as variety in
fee schedules, patient scheduling, and office hour organization. Students will perform additional office
procedures including insurance claims and financial tasks.
1764 MDA112-HYB1 W 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2nd 7-week
1765 MDA112-ONL1
Online
1st 7-week
MDA115 - Phlebotomy Skills (3)
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Develops skills in a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard
precautions. Blood collection procedures performed include vacuum collection devices, syringes,
capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults.
Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection
prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing,
accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.
1766 MDA115-HYB1 W 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2nd 7-week
MDA202 - Medical Assisting Clinical Skills (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MDA 201
Introduces the basic routine clinical skills and techniques required for assisting with patients in the
medical office. Presents proper clinical techniques and theory behind each technique. Skills include (but
are not limited to): collecting, handling, and examining laboratory specimens and using phlebotomy
procedures according to OSHA regulations. Demonstrating use of clinical equipment including centrifuge
and audiometer.
1767 MDA202-1
TuTh
6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
1st 7-week
MDA204 - Medical Assisting Clinical II (2)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MDA 202
Provides students with supervised patient-care experience in the medical office. Emphasis is placed on
enhancing competence in clinical and laboratory skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and
strengthening professional communications and interactions.
1768 MDA204-1
ASG
1st 7-week
MDA216 - Medical Coding Basics (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CIS 101
Introduces the structure and conventions of diagnostic ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and
procedural CPT (Current ProceduralTerminology) coding. Covers a variety of medical specialties and
coding issues encountered in healthcare providers offices. Broadens medical coding knowledge and
enhances medical coding skills with hands-on simulations using a widely accepted medical coding
software package.
1769 MDA216-1
W 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1st 7-week
2285 MDA216-2
W 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2nd 7-week
MDA218 - Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MDA 216
Introduces processing of health insurance claims including plan options, payer requirements, state
and federal regulations, abstraction of source documents, accurate completion of claims, coding of
diagnoses, and procedures/services. Includes the following types of insurance: Commercial Insurance,
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid,TRICARE, andWorkers’Compensation. Emphasis on CMS
Reimbursement Methodologies will be incorporated into the curriculum.
1771 MDA218-HYB1 W 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
1st 7-week
1770 MDA218-ONL1
Online
2nd 7-week
MDA220 - Electronic Health Records (3)
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MDA 109, CIS 101
Introduces students to Electronic Health Records (EHR) through an examination of existing transitions
and structures between medical facilities. Practical applications and guided exercises will enable the
student to be prepared for changes in the healthcare field.
1772 MDA220-ONL1
Online
1st 7-week
1773 MDA220-ONL2
Online
2nd 7-week
MDA222 - Introduction to Federal Healthcare Programs and
Laws (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Prepares students in allied health programs to enter the workforce with a basic understanding of federal
healthcare programs and federal healthcare laws.The course will provide students with a knowledge of
the populations receiving assistance from the government as well as identifying the federal laws that
govern workers’provisions of health services laws.
1774 MDA222-ONL1
Online
15-week
MU: Music
MU101 - Introduction to Music History and Appreciation (3)
Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) OR Corequisite: EN 75
Presents a study of music masterpieces of the past and present through reading, listening and analysis.
1201 MU101-1
MW 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 15-week
1202 MU101-ONL1
Online
15-week
MU103 - Fundamentals of Music (3)
Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) OR Corequisite: EN 75
Covers the basic elements of music for the interested student or prospective classroom teacher. Includes
study of musical notation, terminology, major and minor scales, simple and compound meters,
familiarity with the piano keyboard, intervals, triads, sight-singing, ear-training and simple dictation.
1203 MU103-1
MW 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
15-week
1204 MU103-2
TuTh
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 13-week
Note: This web-enhanced course requires completion of selected online assignments.
1213 MU103-ONL1
Online
2nd 8-week
MU106 - Aural and Keyboard Skills I (1)
Prerequisite: MU 103
Converts theoretical knowledge into practical application through sight-singing, ear-training, keyboard
work and rhythmic exercises. Study concepts are derived from material introduced in MusicTheory I,
including major and minor scales, intervals, sequential patterns and simple melodies, rhythmic patterns,
tempos, cadences, harmonization and figured bass.
1205 MU106-1
TuTh
2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
15-week
MU109 - History of American Popular Music (3)
Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) OR Corequisite: EN 75
Surveys the development of American popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries, including the
origins of both pop/rock styles, significant artists, cross-pollination with other genres, and impact on
American culture. Selected pieces are examined in detail through directed listening. Topical writing
assignments are required. Music reading skills unnecessary.
2082 MU109-1
MW 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 15-week
1206 MU109-2
TuTh
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 15-week
1214 MU109-ONL1
Online
15-week
MU111 - Music Theory I (3)
Prerequisite: MU 103
Presents a study of diatonic harmony through four-part writing and analysis of music. Includes sight-
singing, rhythmic and melodic dictation. Private instruction is recommended concurrently.
1207 MU111-1
TuTh
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
15-week
MU117 - Choral Ensemble I (1)
Presents a variety of choral literature as the basis for study and presentation. Students participate as
members of the Choral Arts Society of Frederick.Three rehearsal hours weekly. Open to all students.
1208 MU117-1C
Tu
7:45 p.m. - 10 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
MU119 - Jazz Ensemble I (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Presents great jazz literature as the basis for study and presentation.Three rehearsal hours weekly.
Applied music in chosen instrument recommended concurrently.
1209 MU119-1
M
7:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
15-week
1210 MU119-2C
W 7:45 p.m. - 10 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.