Medical Assisting Procedure W/Lab (MDA 112)

Term: 2023-2024 AY Fall

Faculty

Taylor Alice LeBlancShow MyInfo popup for Taylor Alice LeBlanc

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Schedule

Mon, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (8/28/2023 - 12/15/2023) Location: NMCC CHR 203
Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (8/30/2023 - 12/15/2023) Location: NMCC CHR 200A

Description

This course provides the basics of clinical medical assisting to include infection control, patient assessment, patient education, nutrition/health promotion and assisting with medical emergencies that may occur in the ambulatory care settings. Students will learn about different medical specialties and how to assist providers with exams that are done in those specialty departments. Students will learn the basics of pharmacology and pharmacology math to give them the skills necessary to properly administer oral medications and parenteral (injectable, excluding IV) medications. Students will learn how to properly document patient care in the medical record to comply with healthcare regulations. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): ALH220, BIO114, MDA100 and MDA110