MED 132 Medical Assisting Clinical Practice

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 27
Credits: 11

Introduces students to clinical practice experience with patients in a work setting. Includes clinical procedures, infection control, specimen collection and testing, medication administration, communication, and work-practice skills.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Medical Assisting program; and MED 124, MED 125, MED 130, and MED 131. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Assist a physician with basic medical procedures.
Practice medical assisting skills at an entry level.
Use communication skills and work as a team member while functioning in a work setting.

Content Outline

Introduction to Clinical Practice
Medical Assisting Techniques
- Principles of infection control
- Patient preparation and assisting physician
- Collect patient history and vital signs
- Collect and process specimens
- Prepare and administer medications
- Communication techniques with patients and staff
- Effective work practice skills