MEDA 1500 - Medical Assistant

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This course provides the medical assistant student with the knowledge and foundational skill practice necessary to begin to function in a medical office. Students are introduced to basic concepts of professional practice, law and ethics in health care, medical officer records and procedures, medical terminology, and medical office finances. Students will be introduced to working with the healthcare team and patients in a healthcare setting, while participating in the administrative functions of the medical office. (45 hrs lec,15 hrs lab, 115 hrs clnc)