This course introduces students to the field of healthcare professions and the various healthcare settings. Students will learn the general procedures and skills that occur in a medical office. Students will be introduced to electronic health records and its major functions and will be able to demonstrate competencies in conducting patient interviews, taking vital signs, patient charting, scheduling patients, properly documenting and preparing medical facilities for the examination of patients. In addition, students will be introduced to EHR /PM program including the entire medical office workflow.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 2, Credits – 3