Medical Assisting Advanced Skills

Catalog description

In conjunction with the content of the MAST 1081 (Fundamentals & Human Body) and the ALHS 1011 (Structure & Function) course, this course furthers students' knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician's office. Emphasizing technical proficiency and professional application, students will explore advanced medical office procedures such as specimen collection and examination, CLIA regulations and risk management, urinalysis, venipuncture, hematology and chemistry evaluations, applied clinical microbiology, and advanced reagent testing (Strep Test, hCG, etc.). Additionally, students will learn medication administration, maintenance of medication and immunization records, medical office emergency procedures and preparedness, rehabilitative therapy procedures, principles of radiology safety, and nutrition.