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Administrative
& Clinical Medical Assistant
100 Series
The Administrative
and Clinical Medical Assistant course is designed to provide the student
with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform multi-faceted
functions in the physician's office. Front office skills emphasized along
with basic medical terminology, anatomy, medical record management, scheduling,
billing and collecting procedures, typing and 10-key. Extensive computer
instruction and lab is also provided in Windows 98, Medisoft, Medical
Manager and other programs. Back office skills are emphasized with extensive
hand-on lab and the student will demonstrate proficiency in various back
office skills including vital signs, measurements, patient history, physical
examination, minor office surgery, calculation of medication doses and
administration, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, capillary puncture,
EKG's, and emergency medical procedures. The student will also complete
a mandatory 80-hour externship in a clinic or medical office practice.
Upon successful
completion of the course, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion
as an Administrative and Clinical Medical Assistant, and will also qualify
to take a National Certification Exam.
CLINICAL
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Medical
Office Etiquette & Ethics
Typing & 10-Key
Office Administration Skills
Accounting
Medical Insurance Coding (CPT & ICD-9)
Medical Insurance Claims Preparation
Medical Records Management
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