Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national certification examination for medical assistants. This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions. None This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation.
Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician's office. All Rights Reserved.