2015-2016 Catalog

MDST 2010 Clinical Procedures II

6.0 - 0.0 - 6.0

Prerequisite

(1) Successful completion of the second quarter of the Medical Assisting program - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course provides theoretical and clinical applications to instruct students on patient care procedures performed in the physician's office. These procedures include, but are not limited to, administering medication, taking vital signs, collecting and processing specimens, performing EKGs, preparing patients for examinations, procedures and treatments, and assisting with minor surgery procedures. This is a practitioner-level course.