AMA 246 - Patient Prioritizing and instruction

Institution:

North Seattle College (formerly Seattle Community College-North Campus)

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Description:

This course presents two major responsibilities of a medical assistant: accurate prioritizing of patients and good patient instruction. Effective oral and written communication techniques are vital in both. Prioritizing a patient's needs, both by phone or in-person, includes a variety of algorithms for interviewing patients appropriately. Instruction includes teaching basics and assessing patient learning and adapting techniques to each other's needs. Instruction topics presented here are explaining general office policies and providing general information, instructing patients in health maintenance, and teaching patients about disease prevention. Locating community resources for patients is another part of patient care that is presented here. Prereq: 2.0 GPA and permission.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 934-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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