MDAS101 Medical Assistant Techniques I
This course will provide an introduction to the clinical role of the Medical Assistant, and will include basic skills necessary to assist the physician and provide direct patient care in the medical office setting. Basic skills will include obtaining a patient history, taking vital signs, administering oral, liquid and topical medications. Telephone triage skills, documentation, infection control principles, use of an autoclave, and assisting with minor office procedures and surgery will also be covered. Restricted to Medical Assistant students. Prereq. or coreq. - BIOS130 and HCOA154. Additional course fee: $13.00
Corequisite
BIOS130 and HCOA154
Lecture/Lab Ratio
3:6