Shirley Buzbee

Shirley Buzbee
Title:
Professor - Medical Assisting
Department:
Allied Health
Office:
Glacier Hall 107
Phone:
209-575-6377
Email:
buzbees@mjc.edu
Office Hours:

Information

Welcome to MJC.  I hope your time here is rewarding.  I'm currently teaching in the Medical Assisting Program.  I have provided a syllabi below that provides information about the courses that I currently teach at Modesto Junior College.  Additional information and questions can be answered by emailing me directly.  My email address is:  buzbess@yosemite.edu.  

Courses I Teach

  • Medical Terminology,  MMDAST 321
    Emphasizing logical and rational understanding of word parts. Covers medical terms organized according to body systems, including fundamental understanding of basic anatomy, function, diseases, and surgeries of each body system.
    Section(s): 3210 & 3212
  • Introduction to Disease & Pharmacology,  MMDAST 324
    Medical terminology related to the human body in health and disease. Pathogenesis and discussion of representative diseases; signs and symptoms of many major diseases and basic drugs used in treatment.
    Section(s): 2342 & 2343
  • Medical Assisting Lab Procedures,  MMDAST 325
    Introduction to laboratory procedures necessary to aid the physician. Includes patient preparation for diagnostic studies, purposes, techniques, and recording of procedures commonly performed.
    Section(s): 2344 & 2345
  • Medical Assisting Practicum,  MMDAST 326
    Practicum portion of the program in which students apply knowledge in performing administrative and clinical procedures. Students also receive training in taking the national certification exam and seeking employment and handling medical office emergencies.
    Section(s): 2346

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