Cl i nical Procedures for Medical Assisting Lab

Catalog description

This skills laboratory course focuses upon building competency in the utilization of skills and concepts taught in the pre-requisite and co-requisite Medical Assisting courses. It is concurrently offered with MAST 107 and MAST 109 for the instruction and demonstration of selected procedures necessary for the entry into the occupation of Medical Assisting. Students’ progress from basic assessment skills, vital signs, and positioning to more complex skills utilized in diver se healthcare settings. Critical thinking in clinical situations is introduced as studen ts begin to use c ritical thinking skil ls to address situations and challenges of the h ealth care professional. Students are introduced to medication calculation and administration, collection of data (vital signs) and patient assessment, and specimen collection with documentation of these skills. Students develop practical experience in patient positioning, hand washing, physical assessment, medication admini strati on principles and skills including oral, topical, sublingual and injections, wound care, and sterile technique. Students begin to participate in self and peer performance evaluations and are encouraged to assist one another in the learning process.