Introduction to
Medical Assisting
Instruction Pack 1
Lessons 1-6
Leslie Ballentine, M.S.
Elizabeth Munson, Ph.D.
Jessica Roznowski
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Introduction to
Medical Assisting
Pack 1
Lesson 1—Welcome to the World of
Health Care
Lesson 2—Work in the Medical
Front Office
Lesson 3—Introduction to Medical
Terminology
Lesson 4—What Is a Medical Record?
Lesson 5—Emergencies in the
Medical Office
Lesson 6—Medical Equipment
and Supplies
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Acknowledgments
Professional Consultant
Merry Perry, LPN
Authors
Leslie Ballentine, M.S.
Elizabeth Munson, Ph.D.
Jessica Roznowski
Editorial Staff
Kimberly Fields, M.A.
Stephanie MacLeod, M.S.
Jessica Guzman, M.A.
Jamie Schenkel, LMT
Design/Layout
Connie Hunsader
Sandy Petersen
Jessica Babb-Raymundo, B.A.
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Table of Contents
Lesson 1: Welcome to the World of Health Care
Step 1: Learning Objectives for Lesson 1...................................................................................................................... 1
Step 2: Lesson Preview..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Step 3: Welcome to Your Career as a Medical Assistant!............................................................................................ 2
Administrative................................................................................................................................................... 2...