The Dean Vaughn learning system is utilized. Meanings of root words, prefixes, and suffixes are studied. Proficiency is gained in analyzing medical words and in understanding of how the word elements relate and apply to medicine. Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Systems studied include integumentary, musculo-skeletal, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive.
Major emphasis is on relationships with diagnostic medical laboratory tests.
Material, situations and work in a medical office. Examples, explanations and illustrations from the medical office are utilized. The perspective of the medical assistant is emphasized. Communication skills, recording patient histories, office accounting, secretarial, reception and other clerical skills are stressed. An emphasis is placed on the laboratory procedures that Medical Assistants perform.