Clinical Medical Assisting I

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the entry-level skills performed by the medical assistant in the clinical area of the medical office. Discussion of standard precautions and compliance with federal regulatory agencies is included. Competency-based skills are instructed through theoretical presentations and will include infection control, sanitization, sterilization, handwashing, measuring height and weight, setting up the physical examination tray, positioning patients and assisting the physician in examinations. The guidelines for OSHA compliance and emergency preparedness are discussed. Student must be accepted into the Medical Assisting Technology program before scheduling this course.