Fundamentals for the Administrative Medical Assistant

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the administrative front office roles and responsibilities of the professional medical assistant working in an ambulatory healthcare setting. Emphasis will be placed on managing front office procedures, scope of practice, standards of care, and legal and ethical responsibilities, including the Patient's Bill of Rights and applicable Federal and State laws. Students will also engage in applied learning activities that reinforce the technical and administrative functions essential to front office operations.