MEDA 120L: Clinical Medical Assisting I Lab

Credits 1 Class Hours3 lab
Description

This course enables students to apply basic clinical skills during client screening and procedures required to function as a medical assistant.

Prerequisites

Admission into the Medical Assisting program. 

Corequisite Courses
Semester Offered Fall
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Demonstrate effective infection control and medical asepsis.
  2. Perform client screening and obtain vitals signs.
  3. Apply critical thinking skills when performing client assessment and care.
  4. Prepare clients for examinations, tests and procedures.
  5. Use effective communication techniques to obtain a client history and document accurately.