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Sep 07, 2024
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MED 114 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 4
Description: This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Take MED 102 , MED 105 , MED 113 and MED 118 . Corequisite(s): Take MED 108 , MED 116 , MED 134 , and MED 120 . 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 website 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:
- Describe the necessity and function of the medical history in patient treatment.
- Describe methods, positioning, and instruments used in routine physical examinations.
- Employ medical assisting practices to assist the physician with obstetrics, gynecological, and male reproductive examinations.
- Employ medical assisting practices to assist the physician with pediatric examinations.
- Identify expected changes that occur as part of the aging process.
- Distinguish various techniques used in medical specialty examinations and procedures of the body systems.
- Identify sterile surgical technique and instruments used in minor surgery. (DASC.MA PLO #4)
- Demonstrate medical assisting procedures required for patient care in the ambulatory care setting. (DASC.MA PLO #4)
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
![SCC Logo](/mime/media/21/418/SCC-logo-footer.jpg) Official Course Syllabus 2024-2025
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