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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

MDAS 1151 - Health Care Essentials



2 Credits
This course provides a foundation for the knowledge and skills required for medical assistant students, as well as other health care career areas. Students will learn about communication, electronic health records, professionalism, medical documents, the health care team, medical documentation, and health care professions.

Major Content Areas
Medical documents

The health care team

Electronic health records

Non-verbal, verbal, written communication

Communication skills

Health care professions

Medical documentation

Professionalism

Learning Outcomes
Recognize the various medical documents utilized in patient care.

Produce satisfactory medical documentation.

Demonstrate professional behavior.

Demonstrate communication skills.

Document accurately in the electronic health record.

Distinguish between members of the health care team.

Simulate interactions with patients.