HC 105 - Medical Assisting I

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Monroe College-New Rochelle

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4 credits, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth operations of the healthcare facility. This course will introduce the student to the basic competencies and skills necessary for entry-level medical assisting and provide the student with the foundation for assisting the physician in providing patient care. The student will learn the role and responsibilities of the medical assistant. Topics include the medical assistant profession, the health care team, an overview of the history of medicine, communications, coping skills for the medical assistant, legal and ethical considerations. Additionally, preparation for credentialing and employment strategies will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: HC-126

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4.00

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Multiple

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Unaccounted for code

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