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MED 124 - Medical Assisting, Basic Procedures


Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 4

Surveys the requirements and qualities for success as a medical assistant. Covers medical assisting techniques, methods, and procedures for assisting the physician with numerous examinations, medical and surgical aseptic procedures, obtaining vital signs, care of equipment and supplies, and quality assurance. Integrates legal and ethical implications in a medical care setting.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program.
Corequisite: MED 125 , MED 130 , and MED 131 .