MED-1410 - Medical Assisting: Basic Operations* (3)

Prerequisite:

Reading and Writing Placement; or ENG-0900 and RDG-0800; or take one of the following: IRW-0900A ; IRW-0900B ; IRW-0900C ; and MTH-0992 or MTH-0940 or higher

Co-requisite: BIO-1040 ; BIO-1040L ; HEA-1100

This course introduces students to the profession of Medical Assisting and prepares them to perform basic clinical procedures such as aseptic hand washing, taking a health history and chief complaint, measuring vital signs, and assisting with routine physical and specialty examinations. Maintenance of examination and treatment areas, proper disposal of wastes, handling patient telephone calls and patient instruction are also addressed.

Course Fee: $75