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May 03, 2024
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MDCA 2403 - Medical Assisting III
Credit hours: 4
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with lectures and simulated clinical activities related to the entry-level skills performed by medical assistants in a physician’s practice. Students are required to perform a variety of those entry-level clinical skills through performance of supervised lab assignments and competency evaluations. Selected performance objectives for all graded competency evaluations will be provided to each student and discussed in class or lab sessions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Discuss the application of Standard Precautions with regard to all body fluids, secretions, and excretions, blood, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.
- Describe the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting
- Assist provider with patient exam
- Select appropriate barrier/PPE
- Perform hand washing and sterilization procedures
- Produce up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR certification
- Perform first aid procedures
- Apply active listening skills
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