Online Medical Assistant Curriculum and Classes
Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts that include a registered nurse, certified professional coder, and LPN, to ensure quality content. The current subject matter expert has a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and is a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C). In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the medical field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.
Build a fundamental understanding of the human body and medical terminology as they apply to medical assisting.- Skillfully perform and document routine medical clinical procedures according to current office protocol.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and other common medical conditions in the medical office.
- Effectively explain exams, diagnostics, therapies and insurance requirements to patients in the workplace.
- Employ legal and ethical standards related to patient confidentiality within the healthcare community environment.
- Understand and perform safe practices within the healthcare environment.
Program Curriculum Breakdown
Your Online Medical Assistant School Classes are broken down into 4 units.
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 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 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 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.
