MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting

Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting.

Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Course has transfer restrictions - 2 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Recall major milestones, discoveries, breakthroughs, and influential figures in the history of medicine.
Explain the duties and responsibilities of a medical assistant within the healthcare setting, demonstrating comprehension of their role and scope of practice.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, when interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders in a medical environment.
Assess the impact of professionalism, a positive attitude, and appropriate behaviors on patient satisfaction and the overall image of the medical assisting profession.
Develop strategies and action plans to actively promote the profession of medical assisting, focusing on the positive contributions and value that medical assistants bring to the healthcare field.
Describe the similarities and differences in the historical development of medicine in different cultures and regions, acknowledging diverse approaches, traditions, and contributions to healthcare practices.