MED 101 - Intro to Medical Assisting

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

Medical Assisting

Description:

This course includes an overview of the history of medicine and an orientation to the field of medical assisting. Research conducted as it relates to scientific development and related medical progress throughout history. The course explores major medical discoveries and their discoverers or inventors. The duties and responsibilities of the medical assistant, the legal and ethical responsibilities of the physician and his employees, and the various areas and specialties of medical practice are introduced in the course. Professional and personal characteristics and skills of the professional medical assistant are emphasized.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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