HCW 054 - Physician Office Assistant POA

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

The Physician Office Assistant (POA) educational course prepares the student for an entry-level position in an outpatient healthcare setting such as a medical practice or health-related call center. Students will become familiar with a general workflow of an outpatient medical practice. Critical thinking concepts and customer service skills and activities are infused throughout the curriculum, as will generational and cultural diversity, where appropriate. This course will prepare the student to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam through National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Credits:

17.20

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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