MAT 120: Medical Administrative Procedures I

Lecture/Theory Hours 2 Lab/Experimental Hours 1 Semester Hours 3
Credits Note
Institutional Credit
Course Code
C
Core
CORE
Format
Online or Traditional class format

This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, managing the physician’s schedule, handling mail, preparing and maintaining medical records, and patient orientation. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic medical secretarial skills. This is a CORE course for Medical Assisting.

Corequisites

MAT 101 with a grade of “C” or better. All developmental coursework complete.