Schedule
Thu, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (11/6/2012 - 2/15/2013) Location: MAIN CLARK 3241
Fri, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (11/6/2012 - 2/15/2013) Location: MAIN CLARK 3241
Description
(40 HRS)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in MA program
No transfer credit accepted
This course introduces students to the administrative skills and functions needed by a medical assistant in the medical office setting. Organizational and communication skills are incorporated into patient information gathering, medical records management, patient scheduling, and acting in the receptionist roles as students learn and demonstrate competency in these ?front office? skills. Local and National organizations for medical assistants are also emphasized. Confidentiality is stressed