Description
Introduction to clinical procedures for the medical office, including taking a medical history, exam room preparations, vital signs and measurements, assisting with minor surgery, medical asepsis and infection control, universal precautions for blood and body fluids, principles of rehabilitation and charting.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Medical Assistant Program or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Basic understanding of vital signs and what they mean and how to chart properly
- Universal precautions with blood and bodily fluids
- Skills used to assist patients with mobility