MAC142 Medical Assisting Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
This course provides a foundation of clinical skills necessary to function as an entry level medical assistant in a variety of health specialities. Examples of topics include: the medical history; vital measurements; documentation; assisting with exams, special procedures, and office surgery; infection control; diagnostic lab tests, ECG, and phlebotomy; nutrition, and patient education. (2 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab per week.)
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Medical Assisting Program; Communications and Mathematics Proficiencies
Corequisite
ALH186, MAC138, MAC148
Offered
Fall only