AMA 118: Administrative Medical Concepts

Subject
Administrative Medical Assistant
Credits 4 Lab Hours 40 Lecture Hours 20
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Spring
Instructional Mode
Online

This course focuses on the Administrative Medical office functions. Communication regarding patient appointments will be focused upon. Students will be introduced to proper telephone techniques, a variety of filing systems in the medical office, understanding how equipment and supplies are essential the office, and will learn the basic concepts of performing front-office reception duties in the medical office. 

Outcomes
  • Perform patient reception duties
  • Prepare patient consent forms
  • Use office equipment and supplies
  • Create and edit patient medical records and documentation
  • Demonstrate proper telephone techniques
  • Create and maintain medical filing systems
  • Develop/maintain patient appointment schedules
  • Introduce patient education
Prerequisites

MAC 116 with a minimum grade of 70% or 1.6

Distribution
Career Training
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education