This course is designed to introduce students to the healthcare
field and the duties, attributes, and responsibilities of
the medical assistant. Students will gain an understanding of
healthcare practice, medical law and ethics, infection control,
and administrative and clinical duties. Examples administrative
duties learned include scheduling appointments, maintaining
medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance
purposes. Example clinical duties learned include taking and
recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients
for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as
directed by physician.
