Medical Assisting Fundamentals

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to medical assisting. Topics include choosing a career as a medical assistant; working in today's healthcare environment; understanding legal and ethical issues; communicating with clients, physicians and staff; emerging trends in medicine; and control and measurement of blood pressure. Emphasis throughout this course is placed on the professional standards of conduct essential to a career in medical assisting. Course includes 45 hours of lecture per semester.