MDA 101 - Orientation to Medical Assisting

1 Credit Hour(s)
1 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): OFT 115 with a grade of C or higher and NAD 101 with a grade of C or higher
This course introduces the student to the career path of becoming a Certified Medical Assistant. The student will gain knowledge in areas of professionalism, confidentiality, ethics, listening and communication skills and will be given an overview of program expectations in both administrative and clinical areas. Student will receive information packets, rules and regulations regarding clinical experiences and mandatory requirement information for vaccines, CPR certification, Drug Screening, Background Checks, HIPAA Laws, Bloodborne Pathogen education and the CMA Scope of Practice.