# MED160 Medical Office Procedures I

College of Health Science Medical Assisting Department

**Course Description:** This course focuses on the administrative duties in a medical office. Fundamental office procedures are reviewed. "Hands-on " simulations and role-playing promote development of competencies required in a medical setting using virtual medical office software such as scheduling, monitoring and coordinating appointments, telephone techniques and office procedures. Students will learn office procedures including: safety in the medical office, records management, mail processing, ergonomics in the office, maintenance of office equipment and policies and procedures of the medical office.

**Credit Hours:** 2.00

**Prerequisites:** None

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Medical Assisting (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/medical-assistant-associate-degree)

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