Catalog 2013-2014

MAST 1080 Medical Assisting Skills I (1-8-4)

This course introduces the skills necessary to assist the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices. The course includes the skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and for setting up sterile trays. Students also explore the theory and practice of electrocardiography. Topics include infection control and related OSHA guidelines; preparing patients and assisting physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; taking vital signs/mensuration; medical office surgical procedures; and electrocardiography. Students must pay a $15 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Fall and Spring

Prerequisite

Permission of department

Corequisite

MAST 1030