MOA-140 Medical Office Administration

This course introduces the student to the role of the medical assistant. A medical assistant is an allied health professional who functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team. This course focuses on the administrative and general duties associated with medical assisting in an ambulatory care setting. Topics include administrative and general duties, safety practices, communication skills and techniques, patient reception, appointment scheduling, basic bookkeeping procedures, operational functions and the preparation and maintenance of medical records. Professionalism, ethical principles, reasoning and issues pertaining to confidentiality are emphasized. (4 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RDG-091 with a minimum grade of "C" or appropriate placement test score

Corequisite

Registration or credit in MRT-110

Department

Health Sciences