AHS 146 - Medical Assistant A

1. describe the role of a Medical Assistant in the Health Care industry;
2. demonstrate a professional attitude and image;
3. demonstrate respect and sensitivity for vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, hard of hearing, elderly, dementia, pediatrics, etc.;
4. identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication;
5. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity;
6. demonstrates appropriate use of medical terminology;
7. demonstrate duties and functions required of clinical and administrative medical assistants;
8. identify medical office policies and procedures;
9. identify and adhere to managed care policies and procedures;
10. identify and maintain federal and state health care regulations;
11. identify the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant;
12. describe and demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology of the following systems: a. endocrine, integumentary, and nervous systems as well as the special senses;
13. identify equipment and instruments used in office procedures;
14. prepare and maintain examinations and treatment areas;
15. and understand how to assist within different medical specialties.