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Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting

Topics include the history and development of the medical profession and its specialties; the role and function of the medical assistant and medical assisting organizations; principles of interpersonal relationships; professional attitudes; medical ethics and law; interactions with patients; and overview of basic functions carried out in a medical office, e.g., medical records, patient appointments, billing for services. (Formerly MA 100.)

Subject: MAP
Units: 3

Instructor information about this course

Learning Management System (LMS) for this course: Blackboard
LMS link: https://blackboard.miracosta.edu
Course start page:
Course email: kstriebel@miracosta.edu
Office: 4812 OC
Office hours: by appointment
Phone: 760757-2121 x6385
Instructor notes: First course in MAP certificate sequence. Introduces all duties and job skills needed in medical administrative careers such as reception, billing, coding, patient education, electronic health record. Online. Contact kstriebel@miracosta.edu for information on book, content, or class format.

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