HP 210 Clinical Medical Assisting
Introduces communication and professionalism for medical assistants in ambulatory patient care, including preparing and caring for patients during specialty exams. Emphasizes asepsis, sterilization of equipment, care of surgical instruments, taking and recording vital signs, basic pharmacology and administration of medications, including injections. Includes the role of medical assistants in minor surgical procedures, patient treatments, ECG, and radiology.
Prerequisite
HP 106 (may be taken concurrently);
HP 140;
HP 212 (must be taken concurrently)
Offered
Fall, Winter