This course prepares students to perform the administrative functions of a medical assistant. Course topics include the following: an overview of the healthcare industry, client/patient relations and communication, health information management, medical practice management, and professional workplace behavior. Students acquire skills in a medical office software package, meet CAAHEP/MAERB required administrative competencies, and explore ethical/legal issues in modern medicine.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Program and MAC101: Fundamentals of Medical Assisting
Co-Requisite Courses
Semester Offered
Spring