{"id":13374,"date":"2020-11-24T14:59:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T14:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/?p=13374"},"modified":"2020-11-09T15:05:57","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T15:05:57","slug":"program-highlights-of-medical-assistant-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/program-highlights-of-medical-assistant-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Highlights of Medical Assistant Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medical assistants are vital frontline workers in allied health. They\u2019re responsible for checking in patients at clinics, doctors\u2019 offices, and other healthcare offices. Today\u2019s blog from Bryan University explains some highlights and interesting classes you\u2019ll take as part of the medical assistant program in our <\/span>School of Allied Health<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Post: <\/span>What Does a Medical Assistant Do? Our Medical Assistant Program Expert Weighs In<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Anatomy and Physiology Courses<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bryan University offers two anatomy and physiology courses for medical assisting students. The first course delves into the body as a whole and various systems, such as the nervous, circulatory, muscular, and skeletal. The second course covers nutrition, metabolism, fluids, electrolytes, and the acid-base system, as well as the respiratory, urinary, reproductive, immune, and digestive systems. Along the way, you\u2019ll learn how various influences can affect the human body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Law and Ethics<\/span><\/h2>\n

Medical assistants must practice medical ethics while following rules and regulations. You\u2019ll learn the details about patient confidentiality, your legal responsibilities in the allied health field, and your liability as a worker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pharmacology<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our pharmacology course discusses how to administer medications and account for drug interactions. You\u2019ll learn about common medications, what they\u2019re used for, and how they affect various systems of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clinical<\/span><\/h2>\n

The clinical course is where you learn hands-on skills that medical assistants use on a regular basis. You\u2019ll discover how to take vital signs, prep patients for medical procedures, take patients\u2019 measurements, and document patients\u2019 medical histories. Accuracy is of utmost importance for this course.<\/span><\/p>\n

Externship<\/span><\/h2>\n

An externship is where you put your knowledge to the test. You\u2019ll utilize essential skills learned in the classroom as you work in a healthcare setting, such as a physician\u2019s office or clinic. Successful completion of an externship gives you practice experience in the field ahead of starting your career.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Post: <\/span>Reasons Why You Should Pursue a Medical Assistant Degree<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Medical Assistant Diploma From Bryan University<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bryan University 100% online classes prepare you to jumpstart your career as a medical assistant. Call Bryan University toll-free at 1-855-862-0755<\/a> or <\/span>enroll now<\/span><\/a> to discover more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Medical assistants are vital frontline workers in allied health. They\u2019re responsible for checking in patients at clinics, doctors\u2019 offices, and other healthcare offices. Today\u2019s blog from Bryan University explains some highlights and interesting classes you\u2019ll take as part of the … <\/p>\n

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