MDC103 — Intro to Medical Assisting
This course develops the foundation of healthcare through an understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, application of basic pathophysiology as it relates to entry-level medical assisting, emergency preparedness, and demonstration of CPR completion. Medical terminology as it relates to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic testing. Building and analyzing terms using word parts. Medical abbreviations, symbols and correct spelling and pronunciation, Professionalism in healthcare to ensure students are ready to enter the professional workplace including etiquette, image, manners, communication, professional relationships, responsibility and accountability, respectfulness, patient privacy. Empathy, compassion and emotional maturity specific to the healthcare setting. Focus on development of personal and professional communication skills and an understanding of how effective communication skills promote teamwork. Additional focus on intercultural communication strategies. Prerequisites: Program admission, and successful completion of RDG100 or higher or appropriate reading placement into CRE101. Health and Safety Documentation uploaded to American DataBank and verified prior to being enrolled in the class.