Medical Assistant - Live/Online

In this course, we will explore the profession of medical assisting by looking at the role of the medical assistant, the importance of health records, and key terminology in the field. We will learn the fundamentals of medical assisting such as infection control and medical emergencies. Assisting with medications, helping with the different medical specialties, and working with the clinical lab are topics that will be explored.

Recommended Prerequisites:  High School Graduate or GED holder.

Course Exam

This course prepares the student to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) national certification exam.

Course Outline:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting
• Lesson 2: The Language of Medicine
• Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine
• Lesson 4: Physical Examination
• Lesson 5: Nutrition and Health Promotion
• Lesson 6: Surgical Outpatient
• Lesson 7: ECG and Wave Interpretation
• Lesson 8: Emergency Response
• Lesson 9: Pharmacology and the Medical Assistant Role
• Lesson 10: Pharmacology Part 2
• Lesson 11: Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
• Lesson 12: Dermatology
• Lesson 13: Allergy and Infectious Disease
• Lesson 14: Gastroenterology
• Lesson 15: Orthopedics & Rheumatology and Neurology
• Lesson 16: Behavioral Health and Endocrinology
• Lesson 17: Cardiology
• Lesson 18: Pulmonology
• Lesson 19: Urology & Male Reproduction and Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Lesson 20: Pediatrics and Geriatrics
• Lesson 21: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory and Urinalysis
• Lesson 22: Blood Collection
• Lesson 23: Analysis of Blood
• Lesson 24: Microbiology and Immunology
• Lesson 25: Skills and Strategies
• Lesson 26: Final Review / Catch-up Day / Certification Review

Instructional Strategies:

• Self-Directed Study
• Skills Demonstration
• Online Activities

Methods of Evaluation:

• Quizzes & Exams
• Skills Demonstration
• Learner-Centered Activities

This course will be held online with a live instructor during the course hours/times listed. A few days before the start date of class, you will receive an email with important course information, including the course link.