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DiplomaMedical AssistantThis program provides professional development to thosewho will seek entry level employment as a MedicalAssistant qualified to work in doctors' offices, clinics andhospitals.The Medical Assistant performs a wide range of dutiesthat may include medical secretarial and medicalreceptionist roles. Duties extend to obtaining medicalhistories, obtaining vital signs, giving injections, drawingblood, assisting the doctor with patient examinations andpatient treatments. They also operate EKG and othermedical laboratory equipment. This program is built onessential knowledge pathways that include lecture andlaboratory study plus a supervised externship experience.In total, there are 25 courses of study and 70 creditsdelivered in 1,114 hours of rigorous study and practicethat contribute to graduation. Class size is limited to 16students in laboratory activities and 30 in lectureenvironments.Normal completion time for day students is 54instructional weeks.Evening students plan to complete study in 84instructional 5MAS110TotalBusiness Communications444Introduction to Computer Applications244Professional Development444Computerized Keyboarding244Electronic Health Records I244Medical Terminology I444Medical Terminology II444Medical Administrative Procedures444Introduction to Pharmacology444Anatomy & Physiology I444Anatomy & Physiology II444Medical Law, Liability & Ethics244Introduction to Medical Coding & Insurance 244Claims Process & Claims Management244Therapeutic Communications444Pharmacology: Clinical Essentials444Medical Theory & Technique I/Symptomology 244Medical Theory & Technique II244Medical Theory & Technique III244Medical Theory & Technique IV244Medical Administrative Certification Review 244Externship Orientation04CPR06Medical Assistant Externship390Medical Administrative Specialist Externship 39070 1114Academic Credits HoursAt Living Arts Institute you can prepare to become a caring andvaluable part of a medical team as a medical assistant, performinga variety of clinical and administrative duties. And now, earning aMedical Assistant diploma from Living Arts College is moreprestigious than ever.See Admissions section of this catalog for additionalinformation.Recently, Living Arts Institute received full accreditation for itsMedical Assistant program from the Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).The Commission seeks to assess the quality of institutions,programs and services, measuring them against agreed-uponstandards and thereby assuring that they meet those standards.CAAHEP was formed in 1994 and is comprised of both aCommission and a Board of Representatives. The Commission isresponsible for approving the bylaws, mission and visionstatements of CAAHEP, as well as determining which health sciencesprofessions are to be recognized by CAAHEP. The Board of Directorsis the accrediting body of CAAHEP that awards or deniesaccreditation after review of accreditation recommendations madeby the Committees on Accreditation.8

DiplomaMedical Billing and Coding SpecialistThis program provides an opportunity to become anessential member of the medical office team. Theindividual handling medical office billing utilizes vastknowledge that comes into play each time a patient hasreceived medical attention, a claim is coded, billed, andprocessed, and a case is closed. This entry level programoffers challenges and rewarding experiences to theperson who enjoys organization.This person may work in the billing area of a medicaloffice, in an insurance organization or setting requiringan understanding of the rather complex array of billingsystems for medical services.This program includes a wide look at the skill setsrequired in coding and billing. Organizational andrelated business responsibilities are covered in 24 coursesearning 63 credits for graduation. Class size is limited to30 students in most sessions.Normal completion time for day students is 48instructional weeks.Evening students can plan to complete study in 72instructional 9MBC135Business CommunicationsIntroduction to Computer ApplicationsProfessional DevelopmentComputerized KeyboardingElectronic Health Records IMedical Terminology IMedical Terminology IIMedical Administrative ProceduresIntroduction to PharmacologyAnatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology IIMedical Law, Liability & EthicsIntroduction to Medical Coding & InsuranceClaims Processing & Claims ManagementInsurance Carriers/Billing & ClaimsComputerized Medical Billing/Case StudiesDiagnostic & HCPCS CodingProcedural & Ancillary Care CodingAdvanced CodingHospital Billing & CodingMedical Billing & Coding Certification ReviewExternship OrientationCPRMedical Billing & Coding Specialist ExternshipTotalSee Admissions section of this catalog for additionalinformation.9Academic Credits 444444444444444444444469063 1024

DiplomaMassage TherapyThe Massage Therapy at Living Arts Institute is designedto serve a population who will benefit from the caregiving of a licensed massage therapist. Students in thisprogram gain the essential skills in providing therapeuticmassage The curriculum provides an opportunity to be apart of the growing number of people looking toincorporate a healthier lifestyle into their daily activities.The graduate of this program is prepared for entry levelemployment in chiropractic or orthopedic offices,corporate settings, health clubs and health facilities,cruise ships, malls, spas, resorts and/or sportsorganizations. Once the individual becomes licensed as amassage therapist, many doors of opportunity openbefore him/her.CodeMassage therapists can specialize in many different typesof massage, called modalities. Swedish massage, deeptissue massage, sports massage, neuromuscular massageand reflexology are just a few of the many approaches tomassage therapy offered at Living Arts Institute.Class size is limited to 30 students in most course settings.For classes that involve hands-on practice the student toinstructor ratio shall not exceed 16 to 1. Normalcompletion time for day students is 9 months. Eveningstudents may complete the program in 15 months.Students will receive as a part of their kit in Module 3 atop of the line massage table. Custom Craftworks is aleader in the industry of massage tables with a LifetimeWarranty made in the U.S.A. This professional qualitypackage (table, bolster, dual action face rest, Reiki endpanels Shiatsu release, carry case and disposable facerest covers) is included in tuition costs.CourseAcademic Credits HoursMT100 Anatomy & Physiology IMT105 Anatomy & Physiology IIMT120 Muscle Anatomy & Palpation IMT125 Muscle Anatomy & Palpation IIMT130 Clinical PathologyMT103 Medical Terminology IMT110 Swedish Massage Therapy IMT115 Swedish Massage Therapy IIMT135 Integrated Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy IMT140 Integrated Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy IIMT155 Sports MassageMT145 ShiatsuMT150 Introduction to Asian Bodywork TheoryMT170 Spa Techniques & ManagementMT160 Clinical Internship IMT165 Clinical Internship IICOM105 Professional DevelopmentMT175 Certification/License Review and Professional PreparationMED099 CPRTotal104 444 443 443 444 444 443 442 443 442 442 444 443 443 442 481 484 444 440 655 806

Summary:Programs of StudyQUARTERCREDITSCLOCKHOURSMedical Administrative Specialist (Day)5989242Medical Administrative Specialist (Eve)5989272Medical Assistant (Day)70111454Medical Assistant (Eve)70111484Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (Day)63102448Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (Eve)63102472Massage Therapy (Day)5580636Massage Therapy (Eve)5580672PROGRAMWEEKS TOCOMPLETEDIPLOMA11

Course ListingALLIED HEALTHGENERAL Computerized KeyboardingIntroduction to Computer ApplicationsIntroduction to PharmacologyMedical Theory & Technique IMedical Theory & Technique IIMedical Theory & Technique IIIMedical Theory & Technique IVPharmacology: Clinic EssentialsMedical Assisting Review ClassMedical Assistant ExternshipMedical Administrative ProceduresMedical TranscriptionMedical Administrative Specialist ExternshipMedical Administrative Certification ReviewExternship OrientationCPRMedical Law, Liability & EthicsAnatomy & Physiology IElectronic Health Records IElectronic Health Records IIAnatomy & Physiology IIMedical Terminology IMedical Terminology IIIntroduction to Medical Coding & InsuranceComputerized Medical Billing/Case StudiesClaims Processing & Claims ManagementInsurance CarriersDiagnostic & HCPCSII CodingProcedural & Ancillary Care CodingAdvanced CodingHospital Billing & CodingMedical Billing & Coding Specialist ExternshipMedical Billing & Coding Review ClassAnatomy & Physiology IMedical Terminology IAnatomy & Physiology IIMuscle Anatomy and Palpation IMuscle Anatomy and Palpation IIClinical PathologySwedish Massage Therapy ISwedish Massage Therapy IIIntegrated Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy IIntegrated Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy IISports MassageShiatsuIntroduction to Asian Bodywork TheorySpa Techniques and ManagementClinical Internship IClinical Internship IICertification/License Review and Professional Preparation12Business CommunicationsProfessional DevelopmentTherapeutic CommunicationsLAI COURSE NUMBER ABBREVIATIONS:IT - Information TechnologyMA - Medical AssistantMAS - Medical Administrative SpecialistMED - MedicalMBC - Medical Billing & CodingMT - Massage TherapyCOM - CommunicationPSY - Psychology

Course Descriptions:Allied HealthIT100 Computerized Keyboarding 2 creditsThis course provides students with correct keyboarding techniquesand typing procedures. This course is ideal for people who have neverworked on a typewriter or computer keyboard or individuals thatwant to refresh their computer skills. Concepts for skill building andspeed improvement will be introduced, as well as training on how touse the mouse. Additionally, general document formatting will bepracticed. Homework for this course includes additional typingpractice in lessons covered during class time. Students can expect tospend a minimum of 8 hours on homework for this course.IT105 Introduction to Computer Applications 2 creditsStudents engage in a study of computers, how and why they work,their uses in modern society and their impact on the workplace andsociety. An introduction to Microsoft Office is included. Homework forthis course includes matching and fill-in-the blank review ofvocabulary and content in assigned text. Students can expect to spenda minimum of 8 hours on homework for this course.MA100 Introduction to Pharmacology 4 creditsThis course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of basicdrugs, their uses and effects on the body, and their correct abbreviationsand terminology. The interpretation of physician's medication orders isincluded. The course also includes a study of the different modes of drugadministration, the calculation of dosages, and the correct anatomicalinjection sites and techniques. Homework for this course includes chapterworksheets and review questions for 11 chapters of the assigned text, aswell as an oral presentation and performance evaluation checklists.Students can expect to spend an additional 26 hours on homeworkoutside of class. Prerequisite: MED115 Medical Terminology IMA105 Medical Theory & Technique I 2 creditsThis course is designed to provide the student with the skills andknowledge needed to understand personal safety as it applies to theclinical setting, medical triage principles, and to perform such skills astracking vital signs, patient positioning and draping, and proceduresused in patient examination. Homework for this course includesreviews for vocabulary and content, as well as case studies for 7chapters of the assigned text. Students can expect to spend a minimumof 23 hours on homework for this course. Prerequisites: MED105Anatomy & Physiology I and MED110 Anatomy & Physiology IIMA110 Medical Theory & Technique II 2 creditsThe purpose of this course is to allow the student to utilize knowledgeobtained in the sciences as it pertains to the lab setting. This course isdesigned to polish and enhance the student's knowledge and skills inspecific assisting procedures including specimen and blood collection.Emphasis is placed on competency and skills, patient education,hematology, diagnostic tests, urinalysis, and microbiology. Homeworkfor this course includes vocabulary and content review, as well as casestudies, for 4 chapters from the assigned text. The student should expectto spend at least 13 hours outside of class on homework. Prerequisite:MA105 Medical Theory & Technique IMA115 Medical Theory & Technique III 2 creditsThis course is designed to provide the student with the skills andknowledge in the sciences as it pertains to clinical and lab setting. Thiscourse is designed to polish and enhance the student's knowledge andskills in specific medical assisting procedures. The student will progressfrom general examination to the specific examination that identifiesthe course of presenting medical symptoms. Homework for thiscourse includes Vocabulary Review, Content Review and Case Studiesfor the assigned text. Students can expect to spend a minimum of 7.5hours on homework for this course. Prerequisite: MA110 MedicalTheory & Technique IIMA120 Medical Theory & Technique IV 2 creditsThis course is designed to provide the student with the skills andknowledge in the sciences as it pertains to clinical and lab setting.Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skillsnecessary for performance of cardiology and respiratory tests,intervention and management of medical emergencies, as well aswheelchair and crutch use for patients. Homework for this courseincludes Vocabulary Review, Content Review and Case Studies for theassigned text. Students can expect to spend a minimum of 12 hours onhomework for this course.MA125 Pharmacology: Clinical Essentials 4 creditsThis course is designed to meet the needs of the clinical medicalassistant. Emphasis will be placed on accuracy and competency incalculating drug dosage and the preparation of medications foradministration in a clinical setting. Homework for this course includesReview and Practice sections for the assigned text. Students can expect tospend a minimum of 16.9 hours on homework for this course.Prerequisite: MA100 Introduction to Pharmacology13

Course Descriptions:Allied Health continued .MA130 Medical Assisting Review Class 2 creditsThis course will provide a comprehensive overview of academic coursework to aid students in preparing for certification through the CMA orRMA exam. This course combines discussion of the complex issuesconcerning the Medical Assistant in the health care setting. Studentsreview material from Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology,Pharmacology, Theory and Technique, Medical AdministrativeProcedures, Medical Law and Ethics, and Billing and Coding. The studentwill demonstrate affective documenting using the electronic medicalrecord and review case studies. In addition, students receive exposure totest taking strategies, successful study techniques, and practiceexaminations. The student can expect to spend 10 hours outside of classworking on HW for this course. Prerequisites: MA115 Medical Theory &Technique III and MA125 Pharmacology: Clinical EssentialsMA135 Medical Assistant Externship 3 creditsStudents participate in a 90 hour externship. This course is designed toprovide the student with experience within a clinic, a physicians' office oranother medical facility. Students will rotate through the differentdepartments and be graded on their performance while being givenguidance and encouragement by School personnel so that reinforcementof weak skills may be improved before the student enters the job forceafter graduation. Homework for this course includes preparation forweekly quizzes and completion of a case study. Students can expect tospend a minimum of 10 hours on homework for this course.Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other required courses, as wellas the permission of the Program Coordinator, Director of Education orCampus Director.MAS100 Medical Administrative Procedures 4 creditsThe purpose of this course is to prepare the medical assistant toassume a professional role in front office procedures. Emphasis isplaced on the development of communication, professionalism,managing patient records, banking, purchase procedures andinteractive skills as they apply to screening telephone calls andscheduling appointments. Proper documentation skills and patienteducation will be emphasized. Due to the amount of materialcovered in this course, the student can expect to spend 39 hours onhomework during the length of the course. This homework includesvocabulary review, content review, and case studies for 16 chapters ofthe assigned text, as well as 23 Performance Evaluation Checklists tobe completed outside of class time.14MAS105 Medical Transcription 2 creditsA course involving skill using word processing and machinetranscription of medical reports for hospitals, clinics and physiciansoffices. Includes the transcription of actual physician dictation ofhistory/physical examinations, consultations, X-ray reports, operativereports and discharge summaries with academic study of selectedterminology, medical report format and use of medical references.Homework for this course includes exercises from 5 chapters of theassigned text. The student can expect to spend 7 hours outside of classon homework assignments for this course. Prerequisites: IT100Computerized Keyboarding and MED120 Medical Terminology IIMAS110 Medical Administrative Specialist Externship 3 creditsThis course is designed to provide the student with experience withinthe clinic, physicians' office or other medical facility. Students rotatethrough the different departments and will be graded on theirperformance while being given guidance and encouragement bySchool personnel so that reinforcement of weak skills may beimproved before the student enters the job force after graduation.Homework for this course includes preparation for weekly quizzes andcompletion of a final report. Students can expect to spend a minimumof 10 hours on homework for this course. Prerequisites: Successfulcompletion of all other required courses, as well as, permission of theProgram Coordinator, Director of Education or Campus Director.MAS130 Medical Administrative Certification Review 2 CreditsThis course will provide a comprehensive overview of academic coursework to aid students in preparing for certification through theirrespective NCMOA/RMA/CMA exams. This course combines discussionof the complex issues concerning Insurance, Law and Ethics, MedicalTerminology, and Office Procedures in the healthcare setting. Studentsreview material from Medical Administrative Procedures, MedicalTerminology, Human Anatomy and Billing and Coding. In addition,students receive exposure to test taking strategies, successful studytechniques, and practice examinations. Prerequisites: MED120Medical Terminology II, MAS100 Medical Administrative Procedures,MBC100 Introduction to Medical Billing, MED100 Medical Law,Liability & EthicsMED098 Externship Orientation 0 creditsThis course provides an overview of the externship requirements forthe medical programs Emphasis will also be placed on the applicationof the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA). Prerequisites: Successful complet

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