Program Overview

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

Course Description

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.

Course Objectives

• 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. Students 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.

Program Affiliation

This course applies toward the following programs:

• UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program 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.

Program Overview

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP) combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.