MOAS-101
Medical Off. Asst. Procedures
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CREDITS:
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4
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LENGTH:
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15 weeks
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REQUISITES:
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None
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DESCRIPTION:
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This course is an introduction to the responsibilities of a medical office assistant in a fully computerized, team based medical office. Topics covered include: office organization, medical procedures, scheduling, preparing clients for medical exams and external care providers. Students learn, as custodians of the client's chart, they are responsible for ensuring the patient data is accurate, current and confidential. They will learn to assist the physician or nurse practitioner with patient care, with managing chronic disease registries, and with related medical services. This course focuses on patient-centred care and communications skills.
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Course Schedule
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