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HHSC 1050 - Medical Assistant Careers

Credit Hours: 1.00
(1 contact hr)
HHSC-1050 Medical Assistant Careers provides students with information on the career opportunities available in the medical assistant field. Topics include various job titles in the health care arena, certification, continuing education, and career opportunities. Center Campus.

Prerequisites:
None
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the Medical Assistant role.

Objectives:

  1. Define the scope of practice of a medical assistant
  2. Define the responsibilities of the medical assistant
  3. State the difference of the medical assistant with the CMA (AAMA) credential

Outcome 2
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the career development of the medical assistant including educational requirements, certification requirements, continuing education requirements, career opportunities and compensation.

Objectives:

  1. Describe the education of the medical assistant
  2. Describe the exam eligibility requirements for the Certified Medical Assistant, CMA (AAMA) exam
  3. Identify exam application steps for the certification exam.
  4. Discuss continuing education requirements to recertify the CMA (AAMA) credential
  5. List career opportunities in the Medical Assistant field.
  6. Discuss the average salary of the Certified Medical Assistant
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Scope of practice of a medical assistant
  2. Responsibilities of the medical assistant
    1. Administrative Duties
    2. Clinical Duties
  3. Education
  4. Exam
  5. Continuing education requirements
  6. Career opportunities in the Medical Assistant field.
  7. Compensation
Primary Faculty
Domanke-Nuytten, Donna
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Roose, Diane

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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