Medical Assisting: Basic Procedures
Course: HTH-1410
Course Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG-0900 RDG-0800 MTH-0900(3365)
Corequisites: HTH-1100
Description:
This course introduces students to the profession of Medical Assisting and prepares them to perform basic clinical procedures such as aseptic hand washing, taking a health history and chief complaint, measuring vital signs, and assisting with routine physical and speciality examinations. Maintenance of examination and treatment areas, proper disposal of wastes, handling patient telephone calls and patient instruction are also addressed.
Course Fee: $75.00
Contact Department Liason, 301-934-7534, if you have any questions pertaining to this course.
Last Update: July 7, 2008