MAST 1080 Medical Assisting Skills I
Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices. The course includes skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays. The student also explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography. Topics include: infection control and related OSHA guidelines; prepare patients/assist physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; vital signs/mensuration; medical office surgical procedures and respiratory evaluations and electrocardiography.
Prerequisite
Program Admission, ALHS 1011 - Structure and Function of the Human Body OR BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L and BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L with a grade of “C” or better AND ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
None
Notes
Students must achieve a "C" or better in this course.