Pre- or corequisite: (BIOL 1130 + BIOL 1130L) + (ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1110P) + HIT 1020 + (HLTH 1001 or HLTH 1003) This course provides an overview of the role of the medical assistant in the healthcare setting. Covers medical assistant scope of practice, standard of care, duties, roles in departments and specialties. Emphasis is placed on professional and workplace communication, attitude, behaviors specific to medical assisting.