Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

MA 171 MEDICAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES
Instruction and experience in basic lab procedures such as
urinalysis, hematology, and collecting specimens.
2 1/2 credits
MA 175 CLINICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I
This course includes instruction in patient preparation,
draping, taking and recording information, assisting the
physician with examinations, and caring for the examination
room before and after patient care. The course is also
designed to familiarize the student with various types of
microorganisms found around us, their usefulness as well
as their disease producing abilities, including methods to
control microscopic agents and methods of health promotion
and disease prevention. 2 credits
MA 201 ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
Students will learn the fundamental principles for creating
and maintaining an Electronic Medical Record using a
training software. Students will create personal EMR’s and
electronic progress notes for a variety of practice patients and
will create electronic history forms, electronic lab requisition
forms, electronic prescriptions, electronic telephone
notes, proof of appointment letters and electronic forms.
2 credits
MA 205 CLINICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES II
Covers patient preparation, draping, taking and recording of
in for ma tion, assisting the physician with examinations and
caring for the examination room. 2 credits
MA 206 COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL OFFICE
PROCEDURES
This course covers the medical billing cycle and the role
that computers play in that cycle. The course will also cover
the sue of health information technology, electronic health
records, HIPPA, and the HITECH Act. Students will
perform billing, scheduling, preparing claims and creating
reports for the medical office. 3 credits
MA 212 PATIENT-TO-PAYMENT/
INSURANCE PROCEDURES
This course includes theory and practice for introductory
medical insurance. The course will provide the student with
the basics of coding and filing insurance claims. 2 credits
MA 214 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
This course focuses on the role taken during an emergency,
volunteering effectively, and how to be confident and safe
responders. 1 credit
MA 215 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS
Advanced study of pharmacology with emphasis on the admin
is tra tion of medication. 1 credit
MA 220 DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Includes the study of radiology, allergies, physical therapy
and elec tro car dio graphy as they apply to diagnosis and
therapy. 1 1/2 cred its
MA 240 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP
An eight-week, nonpaid, supervised experience in a medical
facility. 4 credits
MATH 100 APPLIED GENERAL MATH
Emphasis on the ability to understand and apply math skills
to solve problems in the world of work. 3 credits
MATH 101 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
This course will enhance students’ problem-solving skills
and prepare them for mathematical problems to be faced in
future courses and careers. 3 credits
MATH 102 COLLEGE ALGEBRA*
Equations and inequalities polynomial functions and graphs,
exponents, radicals, zeros of polynomials; exponential,
logarithmic and inverse functions, applications and
graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series and
complex numbers. 3 credits *College transferable.
MATH 117 APPLIED TRIGONOMETRY
The practical application of trigonometry as it applies to the
shop setting. 1 credit
MATH 118 APPLIED TRIGONOMETRY
Review of algebra formulas and right triangle trigonometry.
1 credit
MFR 100 PATIENT ASSESSMENT
This course will expand upon the knowledge and skill set
learned in Trauma Assessment & Treatment. Students
will start with patient history and proceed into physical
exam and assessment techniques. Students will analyze
and assess clinical decision making, communications, and
documentation for the EMS occupation. Prerequisite:
Trauma Assessment & Treatment MFR 110. 3 credits
MFR 105 AIRWAY/IV MANAGEMENT
This class addresses two of the most important skills required
by paramedics. Students will learn the art of intravenous
(IV) placement, drug therapies, medical mathematics and
drug dose calculations. Also covered in the class is advanced
airway management and ventilation, where the student will
learn methods used to control a patient’s airway and breathe
for them. 4 credits
MFR 110 TRAUMA ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
This class focuses on the subject that causes an adrenaline
rush in virtually every paramedic, “TRAUMA.” If you like
the CSI shows on TV, this will be your favorite class. Students
learn about the different types and classes of injuries, as well
as related problems, allowing them to put the pieces of the
puzzle together, enabling them to administer life saving
treatments. 3 credits
MFR 115 SPECIAL CARE
Special care focuses on those areas that are perhaps the most
difficult for most paramedics. Topics covered in this class are
related to patients that are very old (geriatrics) and the very
young (neonatalogy/pediatrics). Also covered in the class is
the care of the chronically ill patient and those patients with
physical, mental and/or cultural challenges. 3 credits
MFR 120 CLINICAL OBSERVATION I
This observation period is designed to meet the requirements
set by the State of South Dakota. This observation/
interaction time will take place in an approved hospital,
in an emergency department, critical care unit, operating
room and an obstetrics unit. Students are encouraged to
utilize the knowledge and skills developed in other classes
to use as much as possible, but most important, students
will see first-hand how sick and injured patients benefit from
high quality care and that what they do can and will make a
difference in the lives of others. 1 credit
MFR 125 MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
This class will focus on solving problems and treating those
things that make people “SICK.” Students will learn the
anatomy, physiology and pathophisiology of the human
body, which makes it function and what causes it to fail,
from head to toe, and inside/outside. Some of the subjects
included in this class include cardiology, pulmonology,
endocrinology, neurology, toxicology and environmental
emergencies. 4 credits
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