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, urinalysis, basic pharmacology and administration of medications, including injections. Includes the role of medical assistants in minor surgical procedures, patient treatments, and radiology.
Prerequisite
HP 140 with a B or higher and a C or higher in
LS 265. Complete pre-program requirements and vaccinations.
Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring