This course is designed to deepen the understanding for the student who has successfully completed the pre-requisite course and intends to enter the health career workforce immediately after graduation or intends to continue their education in a two or four-year post-secondary college or university training program. The course will have as strong emphasis on Medical Assisting careers and the skills associated with this type of occupation including: billing procedures, fee collection, medical file preparation, specimen handling, coding procedures, EKG procedures, and examination room preparation. This course continues to build on the knowledge learned in Advanced Health Careers level one course and continues hands-on skills training throughout the curriculum. It also introduces and/or builds on the following areas of study: advanced medical terminology, advancements in healthcare, medical ethics/legal responsibilities, teamwork in health careers, anatomy and physiology, and health and safety and awareness. This course has a strong lab component as well as offers opportunities for students to gain experience in a real health care setting by participating in an internship experience. It also offers a student the opportunity to earn a First Aid and CPR certification and Bloodborne Pathogen certification.