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B. Course Description: This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of medical assisting in a variety of ambulatory care settings. Students will learn the fundamentals of the Medical Assistant role which include: obtain and record a patient history, obtain vital signs, appropriate and accurate documentation, prepare for and assist with patient examinations, assist with procedures and minor office surgeries and perform sterilization techniques. During this course, the student will follow medical and surgical asepsis and microbial control. Basic information about common disease conditions affecting body systems will be covered in this course. Causes, signs, symptoms of disease will be presented as well as diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures and preventative measures.
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Date:
2012
Primary Material Type:
Online Course Module
Institution:
Pine Technical and Community College
Project Name:
H2P Health Professions Pathways
TAACCCT Round:
1
Subjects:
teach the fundamentals of medical assisting in a variety of ambulatory care settings

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Healthcare
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities -- Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)
Occupation:
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)

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Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
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Course Note:
Medical Assistant

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