Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

The Medical Assistant Fundamentals for Patient-Centered Care specialization provides a comprehensive foundation for a medical assisting career, emphasizing essential skills in communication, patient-centered care, and techniques for diverse populations and clinical specialties. Through this specialization, students are prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a variety of healthcare settings

• Analyze and understand medical terminology
• Identify structure and function of human body systems
• Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
• Explain the responsibilities of medical assistants in various practices

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities