Medical Assistants and Their Role in a Dermatology Office

Course Accreditation

This course has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for six (6) Clinical and Administrative CEUs. Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the course content or the course provider.

Author Information

Brian Dickens – MBA, PHD, NATIONALLY REGISTERED CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (NRCMA)
Medical Program Director
Dr. Brian Dickens is a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) and subject matter expert in the medical assisting and allied health fields.

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Approval Number:

145879

Intended Audience

This course, Medical Assistants and Their Role in the Dermatology Office, provides an overview of common responsibilities and functions typically performed by trained medical assistants within a dermatology practice. The course is designed to reinforce understanding of the clinical significance of duties conducted in both front-office and clinical/back-office settings. It is intended for medical assistants, frontline staff, supervisors, and individuals participating in training or professional development within the healthcare environment.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the various roles and responsibilities of the medical assistant within a dermatology office 
• Explain the structure and functions of the skin 
• Identify common types of skin biopsy procedures and their clinical purposes 
• Describe the principles and applications of cryosurgery and cauterization 
• Explain the purpose and process of Mohs surgery 
• Recognize common skin lesions and types of skin cancer

Course outline

• 1. Daily Preparation – Tasks and Responsibilities
• 2. Infection Control in the Dermatology Office
• 3. Overview of the Integumentary System
• 4. Skin Biopsies
• 5. Cryosurgery
• 6. Cauterization
• 7. Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• 8. Photodynamic Therapy
• 9. Curettage and Electrodesiccation
• 10. Types of Lesions and Skin Cancers
• 11. Clinical Scenarios
• 12. The Expanding Role of the Medical Assistant in the Dermatology Office
• 13. Post-Test
• 14. Text References & Figure Sources

Disclaimer:

This course provides a general overview of key responsibilities and functions commonly associated with the role of the medical assistant in a dermatology practice and is not intended to serve as a comprehensive guide to dermatology regulations or compliance standards. Medical assistants performing dermatologic duties are responsible for adhering to all applicable federal, state, organizational, and employer-specific requirements. This course should not be interpreted as legal guidance or professional regulatory advice.