Two to three hours per week of arranged laboratory is required in addition to regularly scheduled classes. Includes practice in preparing legal forms and documents with emphasis on speed, accuracy, and mailability, and procedures to help develop confidence and poise necessary in a professional office. Course will also include physician scheduling. Medical office management, patient reception, record keeping, care of equipment and supplies, communication skills, and assisting the physician and patient including examination room techniques. Provides hands-on experience with the more advanced features of word processing, including graphics and desktop publishing.
Arranged laboratory is required in addition to regularly scheduled classes.