Basic Patient Skills

Catalog description

This course applies theory and practice of medical assisting skills used in a physician’s office, clinic or other ambulatory office related to pharmacology, patient examinations, nutrition, and wellness. Students will discuss the medical assistant’s role in identifying common pathology related to body systems, diagnostic measurements, treatment modalities, patient education and administration of medication under the direction of a physician. Students will also learn to perform patient screening using established office protocols, perform and document vital signs, document in the medication record, and identify instruments commonly used in a medical office.