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

Add to Favorites (opens a new window)

MA 1005 - Clinical Medical Assistant


Credits: 5
The Clinical Medical Assistant Course prepares the student to perform the skills as an aid to the physician and licensed staff in outpatient medical settings and hospitals. The course provides the foundation for care of the client including taking a medical history, performing and documenting vital signs, assisting with examinations and minor surgeries or procedures, explaining treatments and test, administering medications under supervision, obtaining laboratory specimens and blood specimens by phlebotomy, performing electrocardiograms, sterilizing equipment and maintaining stocked and clean examination rooms. Other skills are considered based on employer demand. Prerequisite(s): ALDH 1042   or ALDH 1043  ; BIOL 1434  , or BIOL 2214  & BIOL 2224  ; MLT 1003   Corequisite(s): MA 1002  



Add to Favorites (opens a new window)