Medical Assisting

9421 / 9422: Medical Assisting 
Grades 11‐12 Credit: 2.0/year
Note: This course is offered on a “block” schedule (two class periods) for two semesters.
Recommended: Seniors who have completed at least 2 years each of English, Math, and Science.
Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Health Occupations or Sports Medicine/PT/OT (2.0 or higher) AND an approved Year 2 Plan.

This is a year‐long class, that offers certification credentialing and assesses knowledge of health care systems and settings, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, nutrition, psychology, body structures and organ systems, pathophysiology and disease processes, microbiology, general patient care, infection control, testing and laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, EKG and cardiovascular testing, patient care coordination and education, administrative assisting, communication and customer service, medical law and ethics, and core knowledge and skills. Successful completion of a medical assistant training program is required to be qualified to take the exam. Students must be no more than 12 months from completing their high school graduation to be qualified to earn the credential, which is awarded on a provisional basis until a diploma isissued and verified. The credential is valid for two years; renewal requires 10 continuing education credits and payment of a renewal fee.