The Medical Assisting Foundations course is designed to provide beginner-level students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the medical assisting field. This introductory course lays a strong foundation in key medical concepts and practices, preparing students for practical application in healthcare settings through three lessons.

Medical Assisting Foundations

Medical Assisting Foundations
This course is part of Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Jennifer Zabel
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Analyze and understand medical terminology
Recognize the structure and function of human body systems and organs
Display the ability to adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols
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Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Explained in simple terms and with engaging media.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025
This course has helped tremendously in understanding the basics of Medical Assisting! Additionally, the videos are extremely detailed and the explanations are easy to follow.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
I did it to refresh my knowledge, and I am very satisfied. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to do the same.

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