Preparation for the Medical Assisting Certification Exam

ZALL-015


This 24-hour course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed a Medical Assistant training/ educational program and are interested in preparing for the national certification exam.

Major topics will include:

General: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, Professionalism, Communication, Medicolegal Guidelines and Requirements

Administrative: Data Entry, Equipment, Computer Concepts, Records Management, Screening & Processing Mail, Scheduling and Monitoring Appointments, Resource Information & Community Services, Managing Physician's Professional Schedule & Travel, Managing The Office, Office Policies & Procedures, Managing Practice Finances

Clinical: Principles of Infection Control, Treatment Area, Patient Preparation & Assisting the Physician, Patient History Interview, Collecting & Processing Specimens: Diagnostic Testing, Preparing and Administering Medication (for the 50 most commonly used medications, Emergencies, First Aid, Nutrition.

Purchase of a textbook is required.


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