Fundamentals of Medical Assisting - GCC
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Keywords
Project
Transformation Agenda
Authors
Makrush, Susan
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Greenfield Community College
Industry Partner
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License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
An introduction to both the theory and practical skills necessary to assist the physician with clinical and administrative procedures. Students explore the role of the professional medical assistant, the healthcare team, the history of the profession, and credentialing requirements. Course topics include how to obtain patient histories, documentation of procedures, coping skills of the medical assistant, therapeutic communication skills, establishing multicultural communication, the roles played by verbal and non-verbal communication, professional boundaries in the context of providing patient care, while understanding the impact of law and ethics on healthcare.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent