MAC142 Medical Assisting Clinical and Laboratory Procedures

This course provides a foundation of clinical skills necessary to function as an entry level medical assistant in a variety of health specialities. Examples of topics include: the medical history; vital measurements; documentation; assisting with exams, special procedures, and office surgery; infection control; diagnostic lab tests, ECG, and phlebotomy; nutrition, and patient education. (2 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab per week.)