MEA 150 - Clinical I

Prerequisite: HES 113, HES 129 or concurrent enrollment in HES 113 and HES 129

Description: Covers the competencies required of a medical assistant in the clinical setting, including patient screening, vital signs, basic patient assessment, medical documentation and charting, medical asepsis techniques and equipment used to disinfect, sanitize and sterilize instruments, materials, and surfaces in the medical office. The scope of practice of the medical assistant, as well as learning how to work as part of a team in the medical office will be emphasized throughout the course.

Credits: (3)
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6

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