Clinical Medical Assistant II

Catalog description

This course focuses on advanced clinical skills for the medical assistant. Topics include principles and practices of surgical asepsis, minor surgical assisting, instrument identification and function, electrocardiography techniques, common medical specialty disorders, and medical assisting skills employed in the medical specialties. Emphasis is placed on clinical competence required for employment in medical specialty practice. Course includes 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of laboratory per semester. Course fee.