Introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical office setting. Students perform basic examining room skills including screening, vital signs, patient history, minor surgery and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting. Learner explore communication principles and psychology theories related to patient care.

Conditions

Pre/Corequisites: 10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, 31-509-302 HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH & DISEASE and 31-509-303 MEDICAL ASST LAB PROCEDURES 1. Condition: Accepted into the Medical Assistant Technical Diploma.