Medical Office Assistant Clinical - Lake Tahoe Community College

Medical Office Assistant Clinical from Lake Tahoe Community College is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Office Assistant: Clinical program is designed to give students the required knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level, ?back office? careers in medical offices. The core curriculum in the Medical Office Assistant: Clinical program focuses on the development of clinical competencies designed to effectively assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Students gain skills in patient assessment, taking and charting of medical history and vital signs, basic phlebotomy and injection procedures, administration of medication, assisting with minor office surgery, as well as a number of specialized patient care procedures. The program emphasizes the effective use of medical terminology and the basics of human anatomy and physiology. Additional courses highlight patient safety and the ethical issues related to employment in a medical office. Students will develop solid skills in bookkeeping/accounting, math, and oral communication. Student Learning Outcomes for this major are: Demonstrate effective use of advanced medical terminology. Perform all clinical duties associated with assisting a physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a medical office setting. Demonstrate professional behaviors and attitudes consistent with the delivery of safe, ethical, legal, and compassionate patient care. View more details on Lake Tahoe Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.