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MED 114 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures


Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4
This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures.

Course Topics:

  • Necessity and Function of the Medical History
  • Assisting the Physician
  • Body Examination Techniques
  • Sterile Surgical Techniques

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Stethoscope
  • Manual blood pressure cuff
  • Personal protective equipment:
  • masks
  • goggles
  • face shields
  • protective clothing
  • latex gloves

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59



Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe the necessity and function of the medical history in patient treatment.
  2. Describe methods, positioning, and instruments used in routine physical examinations.
  3. Employ medical assisting practices to assist the physician with obstetrics, gynecological, and male reproductive examinations.
  4. Employ medical assisting practices to assist the physician with pediatric examinations.
  5. Identify expected changes that occur as part of the aging process.
  6. Distinguish various techniques used in medical specialty examinations and procedures of the body systems.
  7. Identify sterile surgical technique and instruments used in minor surgery. (DASC.MA PLO #4)
  8. Demonstrate medical assisting procedures required for patient care in the ambulatory care setting. (DASC.MA PLO #4)

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  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
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  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2022-2023