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Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Identify geriatric exams and specific practices that must be followed to keep a geriatric patient
safe and understand issues unique to aging and care of aging patients.
• Exhibit an understanding of mental health issues and the effect they have of patient health and
care and understand the medical assistant’s role in treatment options related to suicide,
substance abuse and mental disorders.
• Identify specific radiological procedures and how they assist with the diagnosing and treatment of
patients.
• Identify the components of a healthy lifestyle and assist patients in learning about lifestyle
changes and dietary needs when it comes to the disease process.
• Understand the purpose of the practicum and the steps needed to complete one successfully.
• Identify the fundamentals of employee and facility management in a medical office.
