MEDA 110 Clinical Medical Assisting

This course introduces students to the clinical aspect of medical assisting and stresses the importance of asepsis and sterile technique in today’s health care environment, along with the proper use of personal protective equipment. Students will learn about basic bacteriology and its relationship to infection and disease control as well as identify the purpose and expectations of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regarding disease transmission in the medical facility. Students will become familiar with a physician's clinical office environment along with the hospital environment and will be introduced to clinical procedures including vital signs, heights and weights, assisting with patient mobility, patient identification, bandaging and wound care, rooming of patients, the physical examination and assisting with minor office procedures. Pre-requisite(s): MEDA 100. Co-requisite(s): None. 6 quarter hours

Credits

6