HTH-1410 - Medical Assisting: Basic Operations (3)

Prerequisite: ENG 0900 ; and IDS 1010T or RDG 0800 ; and MTH 0900 or MTH 1000T

Co-requisite: HTH 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

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