Medical Assistants and Their Role in Neurology

Course Overview

Neurology is a branch of medicine and health science that focuses on the health, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

Course Accreditation

This course has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1 clinical CEU. 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:

140714

Intended Audience

This Medical Assistants and Their Role in Neurology training course is an overview of functions that are generally performed by employees/students who have previously completed the respective training course. This course is intended to keep students/employees aware of the clinical importance of duties often performed in a front- and back-office/clinic setting. It is developed for front-line supervisors, workers, and trainees.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Explain the functions of the medical assistant who works in neurology
  • Provide an overview of neurologic conditions
  • Understand common neurology procedures and tests
  • Describe necessary information for a neurology visit

Course outline

  • 1. Overview and Specialties
  • 2. Preparing for the Visit
  • 3. Common Neurology Health Tests and Procedures with Common Diagnoses
  • 4. References
  • 5. CE Test

Disclaimer:

This is a summary of essential elements of the Medical Assistant role as it pertains to neurology and is not a comprehensive guide to neurology compliance. Regulation by those that perform neurology duties and responsibilities as a Medical Assistant are obligated to comply with all of its requirements of the agencies and employer and should not refer to this program as a guide of legal information or advice.
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