MDA 128 - Administrative Skills for Medical Assistant

5 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): OFT 115 with a grade of C or higher and NAD 101 with a grade of C or higher and MDA 101 with a grade of C or higher
This course lays a foundation for the completion of the MDA program by presenting broad aspects related to each component of being an entry-level professional medical assistant. The course orients students to the clinical, clerical, and content-based areas of front and back office practices, along with the primary scientific and psychological concepts underlying a competent medical assistant’s career. Communication skills professionalism, electronic technology applications, documentation skills, Electronic Medical Records, legal and ethical concepts, HIPAA, patient education, facility management and community resources are topics covered in this course. Students will be able to evaluate their potential to succeed as a medical assistant and begin preparation for a CMA career by creating a professional resume, cover letter and reference page with interview skills.