2021-2022 Credit Catalog

MAC138 Introduction to the Professional Medical Assistant

History and development of the medical assisting profession and its role in health care today. Students develop knowledge and skills in professionalism, effective communication, legal concepts, instruction, operational functions and emergency preparedness. Fulfills open elective

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Medical Assisting program, Communications and Mathematics Proficiency

Corequisite

ALH186, MAC142, MAC148

Offered

Fall only

Electives

  • OPEN - Open Elective