Clinical Aspects of Medical Assistant Skills

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This course teaches foundational and in-depth knowledge and skills needed for success in the Medical Assistant role. Content includes the role of the Medical Assistant in patient outcomes, infection control, patient screenings, vital signs, general and specialty medical assisting, minor procedures and surgical tasks, lab procedures, patient education, and eye, ear, pediatric, cardiac, respiratory, and obstetric/gynecologic procedures. Content is delivered as didactic and lab including demonstration, simulation, and clinical skills check offs. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Human Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab