COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This module provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the medical paraprofessional and an introduction to medical specialties and subspecialties. This module introduces the student to the structures and functions of the human body. Topics include the history of medicine, the health care team and office environment, interpersonal communications, medical law and ethics, basic keyboarding, computer skills, and medical terminology.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This module will introduce students to the basic procedures of the daily management of a medical office. Activities and simulation exercises related to practice management are provided throughout the module. Topics covered include telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, word processing projects to include resumes and cover letters, insurance claims processing, constructing and managing patient records, medical office management software, and basic keyboarding.