MDA-103 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures I
This course introduces medical assistant students to clinical procedures performed in the medical office setting. Students perform basic exam room skills, including: screening, vital signs, obtaining patient history and preparing patients for routine exams. The student will be introduced to patient coaching, surgical supplies and instruments, and assisting with surgical procedures. The learner explores therapeutic communication techniques related to patient care. This course also introduces medical assistant students to laboratory procedures commonly performed in a medical office setting, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived routine laboratory procedures. Students follow laboratory safety requirements and federal regulations while performing specimen collection and processing of microbiology and blood specimens. Application of knowledge and skills occur in lecture and in the skills lab.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of
MDA-102 with a "C" or higher
Corequisite
Previous or concurrent enrollment in
OFF-144 and
OFF-147, minimum grade C required.