HLT 140 Medical Assistant II*
This is a continuation of HLT 139. Students will be taught additional concepts, skills, and terminology. This course emphasizes administrative aspects of running a medical practice, such as billing and coding, scheduling appointments, and keeping electronic medical records. The laboratory portion of the course simulates hands-on application in a medical office setting. The clinical 180-hour externship focuses on therapeutic skills and on effective communication with clients, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals. Students learn the front and back office skills required to pass the Medical Assistant certification examination.
7 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory.
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