Administrative Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care industry today. The need for professionals that understand how to utilize computerized medical office software and perform administrative office procedures is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, chiropractic practices, and other health care providers all depend on administrative professionals for day-to-day-support. In the Administrative Medical Assistant course you will learn medical terminology, patient confidentiality, scheduling, customer service, basic patient documentation, and basic billing as well as other administrative duties required by front office personnel.

Learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language today. Learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions as well as comprehend their definition and know the correct spelling. In this medical terminology course you will learn medical terms related to all major body systems. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean. You will practice defining and understanding medical terms using case studies, vignettes, and activities.

This course prepares the student to take the NHA Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam.

Course Outline:

Medical Administrative Assistant Career Prep Curriculum:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting
• Lesson 2: Ambulatory Care Administration
• Lesson 3: Coding and Medical Billing Procedures
• Lesson 4: Medical Office Administrative Functions
• Lesson 5: Assisting with Medical Specialties
• Lesson 6: Career Development

Medical Terminology Career Prep Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology, The Human Body in Health and Disease, Word Part Review
2. Skeletal and Muscular System
3. Cardiovascular System
4. Lymphatic and Immune System
5. Respiratory System
6. Digestive System
7. Urinary System
8. Nervous System and Special Senses: Eyes and Ears
9. Integumentary System
10. Endocrine System
11. Reproductive System
12. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Pharmacology

All necessary materials are included.

Certification(s):

This course prepares the student to take the following certification exam:

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Medical Administrative Assistant