Medical Assisting Skills II

Catalog description

This course furthers student knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician's office. Topics include the collection and examination of specimens, CLIA regulations and risk management, urinalysis, venipuncture, hematology and chemistry evaluations, applied clinical microbiology, reagent testing (Strep test, HcG, etc.), the administration of medications, maintenance of medication and immunization records, medical office emergency procedures and emergency preparedness, rehabilitative therapy procedures, the principles of radiology safety, and nutrition.