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May 24, 2025
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MEDA 1505 - Medical Office Assistant
This course gives students a foundation in practice within a medical office. Students are introduced to the foundational concepts of professionalism and professional practice, law and ethics in health care, medical office administrative procedures, medical terminology, and medical office finances. Students will also complete 90 hours of practicum in a medical office setting and experience the administrative concepts of customer service, medical reception, medical business practices, establishing medical records, scheduling appointments, practice finances, and office etiquette. At the end of the course, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam of medical office assistants.
Credits: 5
Instructional Method Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Medical Assistant Program
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of MEDA 1505 Medical Office Assistant, the student will:
- Implement correct use of medical terminology.
- Develop an understanding of legal and ethical issues involved within medical practice settings.
- Demonstrate professional characteristics for the medical assistant.
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques.
- Examine effective facilities management.
- Demonstrate proficiency with medical office equipment and procedures.
- Assemble the patient’s medical record.
- Employ competency with electronic documentation systems.
- Describe the impact on patient care when medical assistants understand the essentials of medical insurance.
- Review the correct procedure for diagnostic coding.
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