Curriculum
Instruction Pack I/Introduction to the World of the Medical Assistant
Instruction Pack I introduces students to the medical assistant career. Students learn how to handle
many common medical front office procedures—from scheduling appointments to prioritizing
data to filing methods. Students gain a strong foundation in medical terminology. Additionally,
students discover the role medical records play and gain a basic understanding of electronic records.
Students also work with common first-aid situations and procedures that they may deal with as
medical assistants. After examining common clinical equipment, students practice interpersonal
communication skills—both verbal and written.
Instruction Pack II/Fundamental Medical Assisting Skills, Part 1
Instruction Pack II provides students an overview of human anatomy.
Students learn to properly explain, take and record patients’ vital signs with
the help of their Virtual Lab. In addition, students learn basic OSHA and
CDC safety regulations and procedures for the medical office—from the
reception area to emergency procedures. Students discover the basics of how
health insurance works and get hands-on practice creating patient profiles
and scheduling appointments with cloud-based software. Students wrap up
by learning how to assist with patient exams.
Instruction Pack III/Fundamental Medical Assisting Skills, Part 2
Instruction Pack III begins with important ethical and legal issues that
they may encounter. Then, students are introduced to the clinic, where students examine their role
in assisting with blood and body fluid testing procedures. Students’ front-office skills grow with
information on coordination of benefits, timely filing and claims reimbursement. Students learn
nutrition basics and how what a person eats influences overall health. They also learn to apply an
understanding of how the mind works to a career as a medical assistant. Finally, students continue in
the lab with bacterial testing and common bacterial diseases.
Instruction Pack IV/Clinical Skills and Practicum
Instruction Pack IV allows students to become familiar with common patient therapies, such as
ROM exercises, hot and cold treatments and treatments that patients can use at home. Students
then discover the basics of pharmacology and how to assist with special examinations. Students learn
assisting skills for minor surgical procedures, as well as how to prepare and administer medications.
The course concludes with a real-world practicum on all aspects of the Medical Assisting course.
