Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MED* E133 - Clinical Medical Assisting (4 credits)


Prerequisite(s): MED* E125 , CSA* E105 , ENG* E101  eligible
 
This course presents the theory and practice of clinical skills used by the medical assistant in an outpatient environment. The course focuses on documentation, adult and pediatric physical exams, vital signs and measurements, medical asepsis, and requirements for practices commonly performed in assisting with clinical procedures and minor surgery and assisting with specialty areas. Oral and written communication skills, interview techniques, and patient education and instruction policies and procedures are developed.. Course Outline: MED 133