AHMA 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting

Credit(s): 2

This course provides an introduction to the medical assisting profession. The course will emphasize the history of the profession, the scope of practice of a medical assistant, terminology as it applies to medical assisting, the concept of “meaningful use” with EHR, and engaging in interpersonal interaction with patients in a medical office. Students will also be introduced to the importance of obtaining national certification and joining both the national and state medical assistant organizations. (Fall Semester)

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