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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MAST 2900 - Topics in Medical Assisting

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This course provides a review for graduates from medical assistant programs and experienced medical assistants who may be preparing to take the national certification exam. Viewed as a valued member of the health care team; the demand has increased for the medical assistant. This course will examine the new and challenging roles of the medical assistant as well as clinical and administrative tasks. Included in this course are communication skills, legal and ethical issues, groundbreaking theory in regards to patient education, insurance and coding updates as well as a brief review of in-office processes and procedures.