OA 287 - Beginning Medical Office Clinical Techniques

This course focuses on a range of topics, including coverage of medical office roles and relationships, infection control, vital signs, examination techniques, body mechanics, basic specimen collection and handling, eye and ear care, sanitation of equipment, minor surgery preparation, sterile techniques, dressing and bandage application and removal, and x-ray procedures. The clinical component of Beginning Medical Office Clinical Techniques provides an opportunity for the student to develop introductory skills in clinical procedures in a laboratory setting. Enrollment in medical clinical assistant program, or consent of instructor, and proof of Hepatitis B vaccine and/or positive titer required. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and OA 280A and OA 282
3 credits = 3 lecture /laboratory