Administrative Procedures for Medical Office Assistant (MEDC 1125)
The course begins with an overview of the Canadian and BC healthcare systems. Students are introduced to a variety of practical administrative skills including management of electronic and paper-based medical records, and appointment scheduling. Reception and telephone management and duties, patient communication, legislation, and best practices relating to privacy and confidentiality are given particular attention. The course introduces students to the theory and practice of electronic medical records (EMR).
Course code: MEDC 1125
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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