Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Health Professionals The People in Health Care
Lecture:Nursing Professionals
Non-clinical IT/Informatics Roles for Clinicians
Effects of Changing Care Models on Clinicians
Slide content:Medical Assistants Variable education: One year (certificate) to two years (associates degree) Most receive training in medical terminology, office administration, coding and reimbursement, laboratory procedures, office patient care, medications Not licensed Role includes routine administrative and clinical duties 18
Slide notes:Medical assistants usually complete a one-year certificate or a two-year associates degree. The training involves both medical and office administration courses, which often include medical terminology, coding and reimbursement, laboratory procedures, office patient care, and medications. Medical assistants are not licensed, and roles include administrative and clinical duties. 18