MEDA 110 Medical Assisting Professional Skills I

In this course the student will learn healthcare professional roles and responsibilities to include safety, communication, law and ethics, infection control, patient histories, and patient advocacy. The student will also learn basic math skills related to medication and measurements. This course will provide legal and ethical implications within healthcare, HIPAA regulations, safety, security, confidentiality, legislation, reporting, documentation, and health information. Pre-requisite(s): MEDA 100. Co-requisite(s): CAR 204. 5 quarter hours