5 credit hour(s) The course provides students with the educational skills needed to function in the medical office as entry-level medical assistants. Studies will include clerical/medical office duties, comprehension of filing systems, operating office equipment, principles of and the usage of electronic medical records (EMR) billing and insurance processing, diagnostic coding, keyboarding, scheduling, current government regulations, receiving patients and visitors, and identifying, maintaining, and complying with office security policies and procedures. Contact: 5 hours. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
Prerequisites: BSC2085, HSC2531