MDA 274 - Professional Seminar

1 credit hour - Three hours weekly, one term.
Learn the traits and behaviors of the professional medical assistant, and the importance of credentialing. Prepares the student for the externship experience. This course also provides a comprehensive review of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) administrative, clinical and general competencies required for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) national examination.

Prerequisite(s): ACA 100 , MDA 113 , MDA 115 , MDA 117 , MDA 140 , and MDA 142 .

Note: Typically offered OL; fall and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the structural organization of the human body across the life span.
Solve mathematical computations related to patient care and medication administration.
Define the principles of infection control practiced within the ambulatory patient care setting.
Identify the specific dietary needs related to health maintenance and disease prevention.
Differentiate styles and types of effective communication techniques utilized in the health care setting.
Compare and contrast the administrative functions performed in a health care setting.
Assemble basic financial practices performed by the medical assistant in the health care setting.
Investigate third party reimbursement methods related to health care operations.
List how to use the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and the International Classification of Diseases,10th Revision, Clinical Modification (IDC-10-CM) manual.
State the legal implications related to the medical assistant scope of practice.
Interpret the ethical considerations of the medical assisting profession.
Appraise the principles of protective practices in the health care setting.