Students also learn how to collect and process specimens for microbiological testing. 1 A course in basic skills needed to transcribe medical records accurately and rapidly. Students will work at their own pace to become familiar with various types of medical records used in the medical office including office visits, medical histories, treatment records, consultation records and correspondence. Special emphasis will be placed on using medical terminology and the names of drugs, instruments and procedures accurately. Group goals are designed to gain practical experience in a health care setting, to increase the understanding of the medical assistant in health care agencies, and to prepare students for the transition from student to professional medical assistant.
Individual goals vary according to the opportunities for learning in the assigned office.
A comprehensive course to prepare medical assisting students to perform administrative procedures in the medical office and to utilize medical management computer software effectively. Students will develop skill in records management, telephone techniques, screening and processing mail, scheduling and managing appointments, managing practice finances, medical billing and office management. This course replaces BU 6217. All rights reserved.