AMA 118: Administrative Medical Concepts

Subject
Administrative Medical Assistant
Credits 4
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. Prerequisite: AMA 114.
Outcomes
  • Create and edit patient medical records and documentation
  • Create and maintain medical filing systems
  • Demonstrate proper telephone techniques
  • Develop/maintain patient appointment schedules
  • Introduce patient education
  • Perform patient reception duties
  • Prepare patient consent forms
  • Use office equipment and supplies
Prerequisites
AMA114
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Online