Transfers ToCSUDescription(No prerequisite.) This course, designed for students interested in pursuing a career in medical assisting, provides an overview of the current health care delivery system; the physical, mental and emotional demands of the workplace and the skills required of medical assistants. The course covers qualifications and professional preparation needed for medical assisting and the roles and responsibilities of today's health care environment. Additional topics include interpersonal dynamics and communications, safety practices in the workplace, legal and ethical principles and cultural diversity in the delivery of patient care. (CSU)Usually HeldTue 2:10pm–4:00pm 