Title: Week 1
Course: AHS-141 RTZ > Section: Week 1

Week 1

Introduction to Medical Assisting

A Medical Assistant works under the direction of a physician. Among the jobs a Medical Assistant performs are: interview patients, measure vital signs, keep billing records, inventory medical supplies, take x-rays, and performs a variety of tasks required for patient care.

Learning Objectives

1. Please tell me about yourself and why you are taking this class. Hobbies, goals, what challenges you will be facing.

2. What do you need to become a registered medical assistant? What is the difference between a registered medical assistant and a certified medical assistant?

3. If you don't get along with a coworker or classmate how do you plan on working together?

4. Please give an example of culturally sensitive care/communication.

Week 1, Part 2

1. Have an awareness of current healthcare trends.
2. Understand state and federal regulations governing Medical Assistants and the medical field.
3. For example:

- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- CLIA 88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment 1988
- HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

1. What is ABMS?
2. What are careers open to Medical Assistants?
3. What type of professionals will a Medical Assistant work with?
4. What is professional decorum look like in the medical field?
5. What is an ethical work environment look like in the medical field?