This course is designed to prepare students with foundations in knowledge and the technical skills needed to help them continue their
education in the field of Medical Assisting Services by successfully completing an appropriate postsecondary program. Students will
acquire skills to assist doctors in all phases of medicine and skills needed for medical and allied health careers. Students will learn vital
signs, blood pressure, infection control, instrument and tray set ups, professional communication, law and ethics. Affiliations with local
community college programs can provide students with dual or concurrent credit that may be applied toward the postsecondary
certificate or degree. Prerequisite: Medical Assisting I