MA 100 - Introduction to Medical Assisting

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Medica Assisting Program
Corequisite: MA 101, MA 105, and MA 106.
Lecture Hrs. 3

This course is designed to furnish the student with the theories and techniques needed to be successful in the clinical aspects of the medical assistant profession. Students are introduced to the areas of medical asepsis, vital signs, physical examinations that include chart documentation. A comprehensive medical assistant provides coverage of the practical real-world administrative skills to succeed in the healthcare field. Topics include the medical assistant office setting, history of medicine, and the medical assistant profession.
Offered As Scheduled
Grading Basis Normal Grading Mode