Ak Dutta General Anatomy

[Muriel Trettin]

Whatdo proteins, DNA, and RNA look like? Where do these molecules fit in your body and how do they work? This seminar will introduce you to the basics of structural biology using human anatomy, physiology, and disease as themes.

The focus of this course will be to understand the structures and functions of proteins that play key roles in Cancer Biology. Student learning and discussions will focus on molecular mechanisms of causes and treatments of human cancers. During the first half of the semester, students will learn the fundamentals of structural biology -how proteins, DNA, and RNA are shaped and how their three-dimensional structures are experimentally determined. They will be introduced to specific enzymes, receptors, and signaling molecules (such as Kinases and G-Protein Coupled Receptors or GPCRs) that perform important functions and are impacted in cancers. Students will learn to appreciate how knowledge about the structures of relevant molecules can play an important role in understanding their biological functions and in turn enable validation of drug targets. Through the second half of the seminar, students will conduct supervised research on contemporary ideas concerning the precise molecular mechanism of action of small-molecule drugs currently used to treat human cancers.

Shuchismita Dutta, Ph.D. is a structural biologist with training in X-ray crystallography and bioinformatics. She is an Associate Research Professor in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers, the Scientific Educational Development Lead at the RCSB Protein Data Bank, and a Member of the Cancer Institute of NJ. She has been teaching a wide range of audiences about visualization of structural data for over 15 years. Dutta has extensive experience with curating and using structural data and has been involved in research and management of several data remediation projects organized by the worldwide PDB. About 14 years ago she initiated the honors seminar titled Molecular View of Human Anatomy. She has also collaborated with educators, scientists and clinicians to develop curricular modules for learning about biological molecules in general, and also molecules related to specific global health topics (such as HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and Antimicrobial resistance, COVID-19). Dutta has authored many scholarly and scientific articles and continues to train a wide range of audiences in promoting molecular structural view of biology and medicine.

Stephen K. Burley, M.D., D.Phil.is an expert in structural biology, proteomics, bioinformatics, structure/fragment-based drug discovery, and clinical medicine/oncology. He is the Founding Director of the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He currently serves as University Professor and Henry Rutgers Chair; Director, RCSB Protein Data Bank; and is a Member of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. From 2008 to 2012, Burley was a Distinguished Lilly Research Scholar in Lilly Research Laboratories. Prior to joining Lilly, Burley served as the Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President of SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a publicly traded biotechnology company that was acquired by Lilly in 2008. Until 2002, Burley was the Richard M. and Isabel P. Furlaud Professor at The Rockefeller University, and an Investigator in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Burley has authored/coauthored more than 250 scholarly scientific articles. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the New York Academy of Sciences.

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Many of our course offerings in the Medical Assisting Program remain on an online format. The online courses will be conducted through a live, "real-time" online platform called Zoom. Courses will be held at the same date and times as indicated in the schedule. You will be able to take the courses using any type of device that has internet access: PC, Mac, tablet even a smartphone.

Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. Assistants work directly with patients, whether in small or large healthcare settings, to ensure that patients receive the care they need while providing health professionals with vital patient information. As an essential part of the healthcare team, a medical assistant is responsible for obtaining general health data and performing a variety of back and front office duties.

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 18 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will stem from physicians hiring more medical assistants to do routine administrative and clinical duties so that physicians can see more patients.

Molloy's Medical Assisting Certification program provides you with the tools necessary to become a medical assistant. You will develop skills in the clinical and administrative aspects of the medical office. In our program, you can gain the entry-level skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce.

Certification

Graduates of Molloy's Medical Assisting Program are eligible to receive certification thru the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). National Healthcareer Association, which is accredited by the National Commission for Certified Agencies (NCCA), is a widely recognized accrediting body for national certifications and licensure examinations. The NCCA Standards were developed to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public. They highlight the essential elements of a high-quality program.

Requirements for Certification

Students who have successfully completed Molloy's Medical Assisting Program within the past 5 years will be eligible to sit for the following NHA certification exams:

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) and

Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAA).

Classes can be taken individually or in pursuit of a certificate. These courses are complete in themselves and require no prior knowledge in the specific area. However, it is required that for those students taking courses towards the certificate, the course: "Medical Office Procedures & Assisting Skills", should be taken first. You may begin your studies at any time. "Medical Office Procedures & Assisting Skills" is offered numerous times a year.

Courses are typically offered throughout the year on day, evening and weekend schedules. Currently we offer the program "live" online through Zoom and with weekend skills workshops at the Rockville Centre Campus. Click here for the upcoming schedule of classes.

Some courses can also be taken at either our Rockville Centre campus or at our Suffolk Center in Amityville. Some course are only offered at our Rockville Centre campus. The location(s) offered will be indicated in the course descriptions below.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Medical Assistant Certificate, each student is required to successfully complete eight (8) required courses, as well as a Clinical Externship. Once all courses and the Clinical Externship are completed, the student must notify the Division of Continuing Education & Professional Studies at Molloy University to issue you your certificate. The certificate course requirements include:

Phlebotomy for the Medical Assistant

Course Number: MA0005 (15 hours)

Tuition: $225

This introductory course will provide practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures. A comprehensive background in theory and principles will also be reviewed. You will learn basic anatomy and physiology, legal aspects, OSHA guidelines, blood composition, standard precautions, specimen labeling, obtaining a blood sample, venipuncture sites and venipuncture equipment. Manikins will be used for practice sessions. The program of instruction is designed for students with no prior experience in the subject including the healthcare worker that needs cross training in phlebotomy. The program does not provide certification. We will award a Molloy certificate for successfully completing this class. This course will be offered online in real time using Zoom on the same days and times listed in the schedule of classes. Instructions for taking the course online will be sent to you before the course begins. Skills workshops are scheduled on site at the Rockville Centre Campus on a Saturday or Sunday.

Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology

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Administering Electrocardiograms

Course Number: MA007 (10 hours)

Tuition: $195

In this course you will learn the proper procedure in obtaining a resting EKG. Topics covered will include: basic anatomy and physiology, basic interpretation of an EKG, proper labeling and maintaining of EKG strips. Supervised, hands-on practice. Students will need to successfully demonstrate obtaining an EKG to complete this course. This course will be offered online in real time using Zoom on the same days and times listed in the schedule of classes. Instructions for taking the course online will be sent to you before the course begins. On site skills workshops will be offered on Saturday or Sunday at the Rockville Centre campus.

Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology

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Students should register for classes at least one week prior to the start of classes to insure enough time for you to get your confirmation and any required textbooks. However, you can register up until the day of class. Please note that some of our classes do close out and some of our classes do cancel.

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