Section 1: General Medical Assisting Knowledge 1. The Profession of Medical Assisting 2. Medical Terminology 3. Anatomy and Physiology 4. Pathophysiology 5. Microbiology 6. General Psychology 7. Nutrition and Health Promotion 8.

Medical Law and Ethics Section 2: Administrative Medical Assisting Knowledge 9. Reception, Correspondence, Mail, Telephone Techniques, and Supplies 10. Appointments, Scheduling, Medical Records, Filing, Policies, and Procedures 11. Communication in the Medical Office 12. Keyboarding and Computer Applications 13. Financial Management 14. Medical Insurance 15. Medical Coding Section 3: Clinical Medical Assisting Knowledge 16.

Blood-Borne Pathogens and Principles of Asepsis 17. Preparing the Patient 18. Vital Signs and Measurement 19. Pharmacology 20. Administration of Medication 21. Electrocardiography 22. Diagnostic Imaging 23. Promoting Healing After an Injury 24.

Medical Emergencies and First Aid 25. Clinical Laboratory.