Medical Assistant – Front Office

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare students for employment in the front office or reception area of any medical facility, with a focus on a physician’s office. Students learn basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient interaction, appointment control, filing, bookkeeping, use of a computer to prepare correspondence, and data entry and retrieval. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community.

Pre-Requisite

Medical Terminology

Sector

Health Science and Medical Technology

Pathway

Healthcare Administrative Services

Length

One Semester