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Medical Assistant Fundamentals of Practice & Lab: Clinical Skills/ Procedures for Medical Assistants I

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MED X 410.3

This UCLA Medical Assistant Program course is the first in a 3-part series. It covers foundations for clinical practice including vital signs, patient intake, assessment, and documentation principles.

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Please note: This course is restricted to students admitted to the UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program only.

What you can learn.

Practice various administrative functions required to be a Medical Assistant
Interpret insurance eligibilities and pre-authorization processes
Discover procedural and diagnostic coding
Integrate basic finance practices into clinical work

About This Course

This course will cover foundations for clinical practice where students will participate in interactive experiential learning activities including patient simulations and exposure to the Ambulatory Care Setting. Student will learn vital signs, patient intake, assessment, and documentation principles, principles of infection control, and other protective practices. Each week will build upon previous knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned.

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.