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About this course
What you’ll learn
- You will learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
- The course will emphasize ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information, the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment, medical terminology, and clinical procedures.
- Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
- Discuss the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
- Recognize the importance of professional certification
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Requirements & policies
Schedule
Start Anytime, complete in twelve (12) months.

Technology
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Microsoft Word Online and Adobe Acrobat Reader just be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take these courses.
Certification
In order to sit for the national certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Prices, course details, dates, and times are subject to change.
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