Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

HU46 Medical Assisting and Practicum

Course Type: Adopted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand medical assisting in healthcare.12%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Understand healthcare delivery models.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.02Understand the roles and responsibilities of the medical assistant, allied health personnel, and healthcare providers.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.03Understand the process of certification, licensure, and registration for medical assistants.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.04Understand medical terminology in medical assisting.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.00Understand anatomy, physiology, and provisions of patient care.20%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Understand the structures and functions of human body systems.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.02Understand lifespan changes to human body systems.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.03Understand pathophysiology and medical conditions for human body systems.6%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.04Understand examinations, infection control, and procedures related to human body systems.6%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.00Understand medical law and ethics.9%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.01Understand federal and state laws pertaining to the regulation of healthcare and mandatory reporting guidelines.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.02Understand patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.03Understand types of patient consent as it applies to healthcare.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.00Understand patient care coordination and roles in patient education.14%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Understand human needs, holistic care, and psychological aspects of patients.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.02Understand patient education as it relates to safety, emergency care, and disaster preparedness.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.03Understand coordination of patient care within the clinical and community setting.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.00Apply knowledge and skills of medical assisting in a clinical setting.30%B3 Apply Conceptual
5.01Apply knowledge and skills to the provision of patient care.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
5.02Apply knowledge and skills to infection prevention.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
5.03Apply knowledge and skills to basic pharmacology and medication administration in medical assisting.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
5.04Apply knowledge and skills to laboratory testing and procedures.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
5.05Apply knowledge and skills to phlebotomy procedures.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
5.06Apply knowledge and skills to EKG and cardiovascular testing.5%B3 Apply Conceptual
6.00Understand the role of medical assisting in front office coordination.15%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.01Understand professionalism and career readiness.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.02Understand medical record management.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.03Understand patient scheduling, reception, and related communication.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.04Understand sources of reimbursement, payor sources, medical billing, and coding.4%B2 Understand Conceptual