Medical Assisting

1. Professionalism– 4%​

• Appropriate behavior, attitude, and appearance in a healthcare setting.

2. Communication Skills– 6%​​​

• Clear verbal and non-verbal communication with patients and staff.

3. Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology– 10%​​​

• Understanding body systems, common conditions, and correct medical terms.

4. Legal and Ethical Issues– 10%

• Patient privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical conduct.

5. Office Procedures– 10%

• Scheduling, documentation, filing, and electronic health records.

6. Health Insurance and Coding– 10%

• Insurance types, claims, billing, and CPT/ICD coding basics.

7. Infection Control– 10%​

• Standard precautions, PPE, sterilization, and safe handling of specimens.

8. Collecting and Processing Specimens– 10%

• Proper collection, labeling, and handling of blood, urine, and other clinical samples.

9. Diagnostic Testing– 10%

• Basic clinical tests, monitoring, and interpreting results.

10. Clinical Procedures and Equipment– 10%

• Use of medical instruments, routine clinical tasks, and patient preparation.

11. Physical Examinations– 10%

• Measuring vital signs, height/weight, assisting with routine exams, and basic patient assessment.