Fundamentals for Medical Assistants is a review course to help individuals prepare for the Registered Medical Assistant Certification Examination. This course includes an introduction module, five content modules, and two attempts at the RMA Practice Exam.

Each content module contains knowledge checks, a quiz, resources, and references. Modules do not need to be completed in one sitting.

Module 0: Introduction

This module reviews how to navigate the course, describes the module structure, and lists other resources to prepare for the medical assistant certification exam. 

Module 1, Part A: Anatomy and Physiology

This module reviews the structure and function of body systems including skeletal, muscular, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, integumentary, and the special senses.

Module 1, Part B: Anatomy and Physiology

This module reviews diseases and disorders, wellness and nutrition, and medical terminology.

Module 2: Administrative Medical Assisting

This module reviews administrative medical assisting including insurance, financial bookkeeping, medical receptionist and scheduling, medical law and ethics, and human relations.

Module 3: Clinical Medical Assisting

This module reviews clinical medical assisting including asepsis, sterilization, instruments, laboratory procedures, and minor surgery. 

Module 4: Clinical Patient Interaction

This module reviews clinical patient interaction including patient education, vital signs and measurement, physical examinations, therapeutic modalities, laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and first aid, CPR, and emergency response.

Module 5: Pharmacology

This module reviews drugs, prescriptions, medication safety, methods of medication administration, parenteral administration, and allergy testing.

Author(s):

• Anna Jannak, RN, MSN, APN, FNP-C
• Elizabeth Borton, RMA
• Jason Wheeler, DHSc., MBA, RMA, CMAS, AHI
• Kesondra Ducharme, RMA, BA, MAEd
• Deborah Janeczko, RMA, M.ED
• Alice Macomber, RN, RMA, RPT, AHI

Relevant Certifications:

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Launch Date: 2022

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase